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Facelifted Central Zoo (2)
Pyongyang, December 15 (KCNA) -- The Central Zoo has been facelifted to meet the demand of the times and the desire of the people.

The zoo which covers an area of more than a hundred hectares has completely changed its looks.

It has been largely expanded in total plottage, floor space and playing area, compared with those before reconstruction.

The main entrance of the zoo has been rebuilt to look refreshing and dignified and the outdoor fountain pond arranged in a specific style to delight the visitors.

The builders did their level best to render peculiar looks to the animal sheds so that the visitors could see a large number of rare animals from different parts of the world in a natural environment.

The thickly wooded zoo has such service facilities as souvenir shop, restaurant and soft drink stands for the visitors.

Thousands of meters long broad paved roads stretch in the compound and promenades to the animal sheds covered with color blocks extending tens of thousands of square meters are lined with white birch inherent to the northern region and other species of trees and flower shrubs, converting the zoo into a park.

The Central Zoo will take on a better appearance while consolidating its material and technical foundations under the care of the state.

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