Sofia zoo is located in the South of the city, near the Vitosha mountain. It is the oldest and largest Zoological Park in the Balkans. The zoo occupies two hundred and fifty acres, animals presents about three hundred species, the total number of individuals of nearly a thousand. Sofia zoo is on the list of most important Bulgarian turobektov.

It is believed that the history of the zoo began with birds. In 1888 Prince Ferdinand, who was a great lover of birds, laid Zoological gardens. First settled here pheasants, later white pelicans, black vultures, crested quail, peacocks. The first animals are brown bears and deer, of "foreigners" - lions.

For almost a century, the zoo was located in the Borisova Gradina, the area was separated by a tributary of Perlovskaya. However, the zoo grew rapidly, more and more animals and birds who needed additional space, and in 1982 the zoo moved to a new location, where it remains to this day.

The administration of the Sofia zoo strives to create a close to natural environment conditions for Pets. The whole Park is divided into sectors, which are isolated from each other. It is inhabited by rhinos, elephants, hippos, wild boars, bison, crocodiles, sheep, antelope, bears, lynxes, tigers, lions, camels, zebras and others. In the kennel for monkeys live monkeys, baboons, hamadryas, cat lemurs, galimany. A huge variety of birds due to historically, today the Park is home to Golden eagle, Griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, Buzzard, tawny owl, eagle owl, various species of owls, flamingos, pheasants, and ostriches, and many others. There are at the zoo and a large aquarium, which contains about one hundred species of fish, including exceptionally rare.

Enclosures equipped with information boards and stands, which will tell visitors about the zoo animals. Also in the Park there are special areas for relaxation and children's games.