Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens

The Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens is the largest zoo in Myanmar, officially opened in 2008 in the country's new capital city. Spanning an area of approximately 100 hectares (247 acres), the facility houses an impressive array of species from Asia, Africa, and Australia. To stock the zoo, many animals were carefully relocated from the historic Yangon Zoo to these more spacious and modern enclosures. Major attractions include rare white tigers, Indian elephants, and a state-of-the-art penguin house equipped with specialized cooling systems. The zoo's design emphasizes the replication of natural habitats to ensure the well-being of the inhabitants. In addition to public exhibition, the gardens function as a center for zoological education and wildlife research. Annually, hundreds of thousands of visitors frequent the zoo, which has become a cornerstone of Naypyidaw's tourism infrastructure. The extensive green spaces and themed zones provide a comprehensive look at global biodiversity within a single complex.

Nearby cities

Naypyidaw

The modern capital of Myanmar, known for its vast and quiet streets.

Taungoo

A historic city in the Bago Region, known for its forestry and teak production.

Kalaw

A former British hill station offering cool climate, pine forests, and the starting point for famous treks to Inle Lake.

Bago

A historic city formerly known as Pegu, home to many Buddhist monuments.

Meiktila

A strategically important city in central Myanmar, on the shores of Lake Meiktila.

Inle Lake

A freshwater lake in Shan State, world-renowned for its leg-rowing fishermen, floating gardens, and stilt villages.

History & landmarks

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

The most important sanctuary on Inle Lake, housing five small Buddha statues covered in gold leaf beyond recognition.

Nature

Irrawaddy River

Myanmar's most important and longest river, serving as a commercial waterway and lifeline of the country.

Sittaung River

An important river in central Myanmar, known for its strong tidal bore near the mouth.

More places

Naypyidaw Safari Park

A sprawling wildlife park where visitors can observe animals from Asia, Africa, and Australia in a natural environment from buggies.

Naypyidaw Water Fountain Park

An evening entertainment venue in the capital, known for its musical water shows and colorfully lit fountains.

National Herbal Park

A sprawling garden in Naypyidaw that preserves and showcases thousands of medicinal plants from various parts of Myanmar.

Bago Yoma

A mountain range separating the Irrawaddy and Sittaung river basins, known for its teak forests.

Yeywa Hydropower Plant

One of Myanmar's main hydropower plants, located on the Myitnge River, feeding a large part of the national power grid.

Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp

An ethical elephant sanctuary in Shan State focusing on the care of retired working elephants from the timber industry.

Sittang Valley

A wide and fertile valley located between the Bago Yoma and the Shan Hills, playing a crucial role in regional agriculture.

Shwenandaw Monastery

A historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, famous for its exquisite teak wood carvings and traditional architecture.