South-East Asia’s oldest zoo in Yangon turns 120
THE oldest zoo in South-East Asia, the Yangon Zoological Gardens, will celebrate its 120th anniversary in late January for five days.
Founded in 1906, the zoo is the oldest in the South-East Asian countries and will turn 120 soon.
The opening ceremony of the 120th anniversary is scheduled on 31 January, and market fair, dancing and singing shows, and a magic show, as well as a talk show for children, will take place from 1 to 4 February.
The Yangon Zoo has invited visitors to enjoy the festival and experience nature.
The Yangon Zoo said it is a shelter where wild animals, living resources are being protected with love and kindness so that they can continue living in the world, as well as a place for acquiring knowledge for the next generations. It is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily. – MT/ZS
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