Yangon Zoological Garden has been inaugurated since 1906. Nowadays, it has an area of 69.25 acres. It is a World class zoo where one may observe a collection of animals habitat to Myanmar as well as the World over.

There are 59 species of animals, 63 species of birds, 17 species of reptiles on the fauna side. On the flora side, there are over 15,000 trees and plants.

Common Otters inhabit at mountain streams and lakes living in burrows where they can dig by themselves about 18 inches above flood level. They live in groups, probably family groups. Very good swimmers, they can stay under water for 6-8 minutes. When diving, ears and nostrils are closed. Their main food is fish, shrimps.

Elephants are the largest living terrestrial mammal. They can be found in Africa and Asia. Their food consists of grasses, bamboo leaves and shoots, banana stems and leaves, fruits and barks of trees. Elephant live up to 80 years.

Their natural enemy is the tiger but man and his modern weapons are also their main danger.

Yangon Zoological Garden is opened daily. On weekends and public holidays, special animal shows are featured to entertain the visiting public.

Yangon Zoological Garden is run with the aims and objectives of, facilitating recreation for the public, educating the public on conservation and research awareness, facilitating student researchers on Zoology and Botany, and lastly but not the least facilitating the breeding of rare and endangered species.