Yangon Zoo - Kan Yeik Tha Rd

This zoo is wonderful break away from the bustling city. There are an immense diversity of animals, birds, and reptiles, which are in cages extremely close to the public; it is truly exciting to be so close to tigers and jaguars, for example. The zoo uses many original buildings that are well maintained and over 100 years old. Some facilities seem small, but I'm no expert on the matter. The place is very clean. Be sure to use your map, as the zoo is expansive.

Service is not good & no innovation zoo.

The Yangon Zoo (Burmese: ရန်ကုန် တိရိစ္ဆာန် ဥယျာဉ် [jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃ təɹeɪʔsʰàɰ̃ ʔṵjɪ̀ɰ̃]) is the oldest and the second largest zoo in Myanmar. Located immediately north of downtown Yangon near Kandawgyi Lake, the 70-acre (28 ha) recreational park also includes a museum of natural history, an aquarium and an amusement park.With a collection of nearly 200 species and 1100 animals, the zoo draws nearly 2.2 million visitors annually.The zoo was operated by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Forestry until April 2011, and is now operated by a private firm. History The first collection of wild animals in Yangon began in 1882 in connection with Phayre’s Museum, then situated at the present site of the Yangon General Hospital. Funded by a public donation of 240,000 kyats(approximately US$240,000 then) construction started at the present site near the Royal Lake (Kandawgyi Lake) in 1901. The newly established 42-acre (17 ha) zoological gardens was formally opened as the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens in honor of Queen Victoria.The major attraction at the opening was the white elephant of King Thibaw, the last king of then Burma, whom the British had exiled to India only 20 years earlier.In 1908 the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens Act was passed giving the establishment a legal recognition. The zoo was vandalized and looted during World War II. In 1951, the then Burmese government changed the name to “Rangoon Zoological Gardens and Parks.” In 1962, the zoo’s area was enlarged to the present size of 69.25 acres (28.02 ha). The enlarged compound opened doors to new attractions: a museum of natural history on 4 May 1966, an amusement park on 7 October 1997 and an aquarium on 1 October 1998.The aquarium is operated by the Department of Fisheries. Between 2003 and 2006, the zoo underwent a MMK600M (approximately US$600K) renovation program, resulting in an increase in the number of visitors from 1.1 million in 2003-2004 and 1.8 million in 2004-2005 to 2.2 million in 2005-2006. A large number of animals at Yangon Zoo, including elephants, monkeys, rhinos, and bears, were relocated to the Naypyidaw Zoo in February 2008.

This is historical place near hundred and half years old zoon and that is oldest zoo in Asia. There are various trees, plants. Nice to visit.

Great place to visit with kids and Family. It's tired to walk and visit it, but you can use the Car provided there. The Ticket price is Normal. For kids it cost 1000 MMK and for Teen, Adult It's 2000MMK. They should get more improvement in Hygienic and Cleanness

I rated 1 star because Yangon Zoo of our childhood is way better than now. I went there yesterday and I really miss the old Yangon Zoo. There are only fews of monkey and other species. Besides, the animals were seemed to be lonely, starving and tired. And I'm also hoping that we can feed them at reasonable prices. The most important thing is that I want justice for the animals in the Zoo. #JusticeForTheAnimalsofYGNZoo

There have a lot of animals. It is a shady and peaceful place. I recommend to visit there with your family/Friends. -There have Car parkings. Foods center for animals Note: It might be save money, if you bring foods and what you want things before you go.

Wow... Its actually far better than I expected, there are still lots animals lots tiger & bears.. And super big spaces.. There are few empty cases, but still much left to see.. Good place for family friend and couple, you will see lots couple cuddle near by the ponds (quite few pond inside) my friend said they use to have paddle boat, but I didn't see one during a visit. So much Fun ❤️