Abokouamekro Game Reserve

Ivory Coast · built 1986

The Abokouamekro Game Reserve is a protected area located near Yamoussoukro in central Ivory Coast. It was established in 1986 and gazetted as a protected reserve in 1993. The reserve covers 204.35 km2 (78.90 sq mi), and is a protected savanna and grassland ecosystem. It is home to many West African megafauna, bird species, and other biodiversity. The reserve supports local livelihoods via eco‑tourism, and employment. However, poaching has been a continuous threat in the reserve.

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