The
new Elephant House at Zoo is integrated with Frederiksberg
Gardens. Photo: SAL
Zoo
Copenhagen
The Zoological Garden called Zoo Copenhagen was founded in
1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe.
The Zoon in Copenhagen is a great tourist attraction as well
as a popular venue for Copenhageners and Danes. The Zoo is
placed between Frederiksberg Park and the Søndermarken
area covering over 11 hectares of landscape.
The Zoo is a home for 3,500 animals and 270
species.
The
Children's Zoo is a very popular spot and a must
see for all children - and adults.
There
are numerous animal from Africa and the Savanna
in their natural environment.
Animals
and Visitors
In the beginning the Zoo only had a few ordinary animals
to show the audience such as a seal –
ducks – chickens
– rabbits – owls and a turtle
in a little tub. During the years the Zoo expanded rapidly
as the Zoo became a common place for family outings and
a pleasant picnic area. And in the last 25 years
the Zoo has been through a great restoration
project to recreate more natural environments
and better conditions for all of the animals as well as
creating a more realistic experience for visitors.
A
lazy Polar Bear enjoying the sun in its enclosure
with clean and clear water to swim in.
The
Zoo Tower from 1905 with a fantastic view over the
entire city is a popular venue.
The
Zoo Tower
A new Savanna resort has been established
plus a Hippopotamus House where the hippos
can be watched under water. All the old historical buildings
have been preserved as well as the characteristic Zoo
Tower from 1905 that offers
the public a panoramic view over the entire city of Copenhagen.
The
new Elephant House and Frederiksbeg Gardens
The latest attraction at the Zoo is the new Elephant
House from 2008 that is integrated
with Frederiksberg Park so that people in the park can
watch the elephant’s daily life - which also gives
the elephants a wide view to the open green landscape
of Frederiksberg Garden.
Location
Zoo Copenhagen is located on the Valby Hill and right
beside Frederiksberg Palace and Frederiksberg Garden and
just in the heart of the Valby district.
Zoo
- Copenhagen
Address
Zoologisk Have
Roskildevej 32
Frederiksberg
