Korea Central Zoo Museum

The Korea Central Zoo is the main zoological park in Pyongyang, North Korea, serving as the country’s principal public zoo.

Established as the capital’s central zoo, it has been managed as a state facility and altered over time with additional enclosures and periodic refurbishments. It functions as both a public attraction and an institution for animal display within Pyongyang.

The zoo is located within Pyongyang city limits in the capital region, accessible from central districts as part of city tourist itineraries.

• Access: Located in Pyongyang and typically visited as part of organized tours rather than independent visits.

Korea Central Zoo is located in Pyongyang. Independent travel within North Korea is restricted, so visitors normally visit the zoo as part of an organized tour; access is provided by the tour operator using coach or escorted vehicles from central Pyongyang hotels or the city tour starting point. Please arrange transport and entry through an approved travel agency.

• Foreign visitors can visit Korea Central Zoo only as part of an organized, government-approved tour in North Korea - arrange the visit through an authorized tour operator rather than attempting independent travel.
• Follow the instructions of your DPRK guide at all times during the visit; access, photography and areas open to foreigners are controlled and guides will direct what is permitted on that day.
• Plan the zoo into your wider Pyongyang itinerary through your tour operator so timing aligns with other scheduled visits-spontaneous drop-ins are not possible for independent travelers.