Silvery-cheeked hornbill Bycanistes brevis in large outdoor cage in captivity in Sofia Zoo, Sofia Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Balkans, EU

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Sofia Zoo in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded by a royal decree on 1 May 1888, and is the oldest and largest zoological garden in Southeast Europe. In 2023, it was announced that Sofia Zoo had become a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), with participation in international programs for conservation and breeding of over 400 rare and endangered species.

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Size: 2910px × 4360px
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Balkans, EU
Photo credit: © Ognyan Trifonov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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