Most northerly zoo

Most northerly zoo
Who
Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre
What
68.69ºN total number
Where
Norway
When
18 June 1994

Opened on 18 June 1994, Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre in Bardu municipality, Troms, Norway, is the most northerly zoo or wildlife park. It is located at a latitude of 68.69ºN.

The Polar Park is home to species that are native to the Arctic Circle, including snow foxes, wolves and reindeer.

Its counterpart is Orana Wildlife Park near Christchurch on South Island, New Zealand. At a latitude of 44.46ºS, it is the most southerly zoo.