Shiraz Zoo

🧭What kind of place is it?

The zoo is a complex with enclosures for mammals, birds and reptiles. Its animals include Iranian species and species from other parts of the world, and it covers about 20 hectares.

🏛️What was it built for?

The complex was set up to keep and show animals. It is said to have started with a few lions and elephants, with other species added in later years.

👀What you will see

• The animal enclosures of the complex, set up for different species.
• The bird section, with peacocks, ostriches and birds of prey.

💡Something interesting

The zoo is recorded as starting in 1948. Cyrus Ghahremani founded it, and as he wished, his grave lies within the grounds.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Stay behind the visitor barriers when watching the animals, and don't feed them.