Karagandy Zoo, Zoological park in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
Karagandy Zoo extends across 43.5 hectares of land, providing specialized habitats for over 250 different species of animals in natural settings.
The establishment of Karagandy Zoo in 1938 marked the beginning of organized wildlife conservation and public education in central Kazakhstan.
The zoo serves as an educational center where local students and families learn about wildlife conservation through regular demonstrations and educational programs.
Located in central Karaganda at coordinates 49.786725, 73.060239, the facility welcomes visitors throughout the year and recorded 85,900 visitors in 2015.
Karagandy Zoo gained international recognition as the home of Batyr, an elephant that developed the ability to reproduce human speech until 1993.
Location: Karaganda
Inception: 1938
Address: Q3P6+QC5, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan 100000 Karaganda 100000 Karaganda
Opening Hours: Maandag-Zondag 10:00-19:00
Phone: +77212441742
GPS coordinates: 49.78672,73.06024
Latest update: March 16, 2025 19:48
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