Abidjan National Zoo
Zoo national d'Abidjan
A long-established zoo opened in 1953, where you can see African forest elephants, chimpanzees, lions and other West African species.
The Zoo national d'Abidjan lies in the northern part of the Cocody district, east of the Banco Forest. Opened in 1953, it is one of the longer-established zoos in West Africa. It keeps African elephants, chimpanzees, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of primates and birds, and has undergone partial renovation in recent years. Admission is cheap, and weekends bring many local families. The facilities are fairly simple, so it suits visitors with children who are passing through. Given the tropical climate, it is best visited in the morning.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Fondation Donwahi
- Banco National Park
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Museum of Civilisations of Côte d'Ivoire
- Hôtel Ivoire
- Le Plateau
- Grand Mosque of Plateau
- Ébrié Lagoon Boat Ride