Korkeasaari
 Korkeasaari island as seen from the ferry. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Helsinki, Gulf of Finland |
| Coordinates | 60°10′30″N 24°59′03″E / 60.175°N 24.984167°ECoordinates: 60°10′30″N 24°59′03″E / 60.175°N 24.984167°E |
| Area | 22 ha (54 acres) |
| Administration | |
A Siberian tiger in Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaari (Swedish: Högholmen) is an island in Helsinki, Finland. The exact meaning of Korkeasaari is "Tall Island/Islet". It is part of the Mustikkamaa–Korkeasaari district. It has Finland's largest and oldest zoo, called Korkeasaari Zoo.
The island of Korkeasaari is a 22-hectare (54-acre) rocky island. Two smaller islands are located next to it: Hylkysaari and Palosaari.
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