Sofia Zoo

Sofia Zoo
A crowned elephant, the symbol of Sofia Zoo
The eastern entrance
42°39′29″N 23°19′55″E / 42.65806°N 23.33194°E / 42.65806; 23.33194
Date opened1888
LocationSofia, Bulgaria
Land area36 ha (89 acres)
No. of animals2,460
No. of species312
Annual visitors800,000
Websitewww.zoosofia.eu

Sofia Zoo in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded by royal decree on 1 May 1888, and is the oldest and largest zoological garden in Southeast Europe. It covers 36 hectares (89 acres) and, in March 2006, housed 4,850 animals representing 840 species.

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