Benghazi Zoo
Zoo Urban zoo in Benghazi with local and exotic animals
Benghazi’s municipal zoo exhibits local and exotic animals and serves as an urban green space; visitors go for family outings and to see the animal enclosures.
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Benghazi Zoo is a municipal zoo located in the city of Benghazi in northeastern Libya. It functions as a local recreational site within the urban area.
The site contains animal enclosures and parkland used by residents for leisure and family visits. Public information about specific species collections, opening hours, and facilities is limited.
The zoo is operated within the municipal framework of Benghazi and has served as a city amenity rather than a large regional zoological institution. Detailed historical records and exact founding dates are not broadly published.
The zoo sits inside Benghazi city limits on Libya’s Mediterranean coast, within the Benghazi District.
How to Get to Benghazi Zoo #
Benghazi Zoo is within the urban area of Benghazi. Local taxis are the usual way to reach it; public transit in the city is informal and often reliant on shared minibus services. Consult local contacts for updated directions and safety information.
Tips for Visiting Benghazi Zoo #
- Confirm opening status before planning a visit due to variable conditions and limited services.
- Local guides or hosts can provide the safest access routes and up-to-date information on animal welfare efforts.
- Photographers should respect animal welfare regulations and any restricted areas.
Best Time to Visit Benghazi Zoo #
A local zoo with constrained facilities; check for current operational status before visiting.
Weather & Climate near Benghazi Zoo #
Benghazi Zoo's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
