Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen

Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen (Denmark)

Copenhagen 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 and is located in the municipality of Frederiksberg sandwiched between the parks of Frederiksberg Gardens and Sndermarken. With 1571331 visitors in 2019 it is the most visited zoo and one of the most visited attractions in Denmark. 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 programs. Animals exhibited at the zoo that is not housed in any of the main areas include Bactrian camels American flamingos scarlet ibises roseate spoonbills Dalmatian pelicans turkey vultures Humboldt penguins California sea lions black-capped squirrel monkeys chimpanzees and lions.