Kinshasa Zoological Garden
| Kinshasa Zoological Garden | |
|---|---|
Colorful African crowned crane in Kinshasa Zoological Garden | |
| Date opened | July 17, 1938 |
| Location | Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| No. of animals | 129 |
| No. of species | 30 |
| Owner | Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation |
| Director | Simon Dinganga Tra Ndeto |
| Website | https://zoodekinshasa.com/ |
The Kinshasa Zoological Garden (French: Jardin Zoologique de Kinshasa), also known as Kinshasa Zoo (Zoo de Kinshasa), is an animal park located in the Gombe commune, next to the Kinshasa Grand Market and the Kinshasa General Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The zoo is home to over 30 species of animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians, totaling more than 129 animals.
The zoo attracts approximately 1,000 visitors and serves as an educational hub, providing practical training opportunities for children and students interested in zoological science, with nearly 4,000 students from various schools in the capital taking guided tours from December to July.