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Yerevan Zoo
The Yerevan Zoo, also known as the Zoological Park of Yerevan (Armenian: Երևանի կենդաբանական այգի (Yerevani kendabanakan aygi)), is a zoological park in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, that was founded in 1940 and is the only one in the country. It is located in the southeastern part of the city, at the foot of the hills, covering an area of 35 hectares (86 acres).
The main goals of the zoo are the preservation of the wild gene pool, the breeding of rare and endangered species in captivity, the study of climate training methods, the prevention of diseases, as well as the dissemination of environmental knowledge.
The idea of creating a zoo in Yerevan arose back in the 1930s, but it was founded only in 1940 by the decision of the Supreme Council of the Armenian SSR. Construction began in 1941 and was completed in 1950.
The original site, just 3 hectares, housed about 20 native animals and birds. During the second reconstruction in 1975, the park's area increased to 35 hectares, diversifying its collection to include species from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, along with Armenia's own fauna. In the 1980s, the zoo reached its greatest diversity, numbering several hundred species. However, by the early 1990s, their numbers had declined by 90% as a result of the difficult political and economic situation in Armenia.
In the early 2010s, a large-scale reconstruction has been carried out. New enclosures were built, infrastructure was improved, and modern animal welfare standards were introduced. Programs to preserve rare species of the Caucasus are being implemented in collaboration with international organizations.
In 2022, the zoo reached a record number of visitors—over 750,000.
In 2024, construction of modern enclosures for African wild dogs and several other animals was completed. The new facilities were designed in accordance with European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) requirements and include spacious open areas, shelters, and natural landscape elements. The official opening of the updated exhibits took place on May 1, 2024.
At present the zoo is home to about 3000 individuals representing 300 species. Species representing the South Caucasus and Armenia include
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Yerevan Zoo
The Yerevan Zoo, also known as the Zoological Park of Yerevan (Armenian: Երևանի կենդաբանական այգի (Yerevani kendabanakan aygi)), is a zoological park in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, that was founded in 1940 and is the only one in the country. It is located in the southeastern part of the city, at the foot of the hills, covering an area of 35 hectares (86 acres).
The main goals of the zoo are the preservation of the wild gene pool, the breeding of rare and endangered species in captivity, the study of climate training methods, the prevention of diseases, as well as the dissemination of environmental knowledge.
The idea of creating a zoo in Yerevan arose back in the 1930s, but it was founded only in 1940 by the decision of the Supreme Council of the Armenian SSR. Construction began in 1941 and was completed in 1950.
The original site, just 3 hectares, housed about 20 native animals and birds. During the second reconstruction in 1975, the park's area increased to 35 hectares, diversifying its collection to include species from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, along with Armenia's own fauna. In the 1980s, the zoo reached its greatest diversity, numbering several hundred species. However, by the early 1990s, their numbers had declined by 90% as a result of the difficult political and economic situation in Armenia.
In the early 2010s, a large-scale reconstruction has been carried out. New enclosures were built, infrastructure was improved, and modern animal welfare standards were introduced. Programs to preserve rare species of the Caucasus are being implemented in collaboration with international organizations.
In 2022, the zoo reached a record number of visitors—over 750,000.
In 2024, construction of modern enclosures for African wild dogs and several other animals was completed. The new facilities were designed in accordance with European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) requirements and include spacious open areas, shelters, and natural landscape elements. The official opening of the updated exhibits took place on May 1, 2024.
At present the zoo is home to about 3000 individuals representing 300 species. Species representing the South Caucasus and Armenia include