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Copenhagen Zoo
Zoo in Copenhagen, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Copenhagen Zoo (Danish: København Zoo) is a zoological garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and is a member of EAZA. It comprises 11 hectares (27 acres) and is located in the municipality of Frederiksberg, sandwiched between the parks of Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken. With 1,571,331 visitors in 2019 it is the most visited zoo and one of the most visited attractions in Denmark.[2] The zoo is noted for its new Elephant House designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster. The zoo maintains and promotes a number of European breeding programmes.
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55°40′22″N 12°31′17″E | |
Date opened | 1859 |
Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Land area | 11 hectares (27 acres) |
No. of animals | 3000+[1] |
No. of species | 264[1] |
Annual visitors | 1,571,331 (2019)[2] |
Memberships | EAZA,[3] WAZA[4] |
Website | www |
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