Sofia Zoo

About Sofia Zoo

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, and, in March 2006, housed 4,850 animals representing 840 species. In 2025 it hosted about 2000 animals from 280 different species. As of October 2026, it hosts 200 species including 51 that are considered endangered.

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