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Lisbon Zoo

São Domingos de Benfica, Portugal

Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1884. The zoo was originally located in the park of São Sebastião da Pedreira. The zoo moved once in 1894 and once again in 1905 to its current location at Quinta das Laranjeiras, in Sete Rios.

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Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1884. The zoo was originally located in the park of São Sebastião da Pedreira. The zoo moved once in 1894 and once again in 1905 to its current location at Quinta das Laranjeiras, in Sete Rios.
About 2,000 animals of more than 300 species are represented:

Approximately
114 mammals
157 birds
56 reptiles
5 amphibians and arthropods
The mission of the Lisbon Zoo includes the conservation and breeding of endangered species, as well as scientific research, and educational and recreational activities. About 800,000 people visit the zoo annually.

Map & location

São Domingos de Benfica, Portugal

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Video

Komodo Dragon in Lisbon Zoo, PortugalCredit: Joseolgon · CC BY-SA 3.0Source ↗

Sources & credits

  1. Wikidata — Lisbon Zoo Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia — Lisbon Zoo Wikipedia