Zoo de Hann, Nature reserve and zoological park in Hann Bel-Air, Senegal.
The zoo spans 60 hectares and includes a protected forest area containing numerous African wildlife species such as lions, gazelles, and crocodiles.
The facility originated in 1903 under Governor Martial Merlin's direction, starting as a public garden and plant nursery before expanding into a zoological park.
The ethnobotanical garden, established in 1934, displays over 250 plant varieties that represent Senegal's agricultural and medicinal vegetation heritage.
The zoo operates from Tuesday through Sunday, with morning hours from 10:00 to 13:00 and afternoon hours from 15:00 to 18:00.
During the 1940 Battle of Dakar, the zoo grounds provided shelter to local residents, demonstrating its function beyond animal conservation.
Location: Commune de Hann Bel-Air
Address: Dakar, Senegal
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 15:00-20:00
Phone: +221338310101
Website: http://parcdehann.com
GPS coordinates: 14.72386,-17.43316
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
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Museum of Black Civilizations
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Cinéma Sandaga
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Dakar Grand Mosque
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Marché Tilène
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Dakar station
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Hann Forest and Zoological Park
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Mosquée de la Divinité
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Place du Souvenir africain
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Porte du Troisième millénaire
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Monument Demba et Dupont
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Institut français Sénégal
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Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
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Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
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Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
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Village des Arts de Dakar
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Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
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Galleria nazionale di Dakar
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Marché Kermel
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Place de indépendance
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Théâtre National Daniel Sorano
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Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
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Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
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Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
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Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
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Route de la Corniche Ouest
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