Hong Kong Botanical and Zoological Gardens description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Botanical and Zoological Gardens description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Hong Kong Botanical and Zoological Gardens. Photo & DescriptionHong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are located at Victoria Peak, its northern slope. The territory is multi-level, its upper part is at an altitude of 100 m above sea level, and the lowest point is 62 m above sea level. The landscaping of the park began in 1860; the first walking routes took visitors in 1864. The complex covers an area of 5.6 hectares, the official opening of the entire territory of the Botanical Garden took place in 1871. The Zoological and Botanical Gardens were merged and renamed due to the increased number of inhabitants of the zoo in 1975. Currently, about half of the entire land of the complex is given over to the zoo. In total there are 220 birds, 70 warm-blooded birds and 20 amphibians in the park. The area of the complex is divided into eastern and western parts, and the passage between them is carried out by a pedestrian crossing on Albany Road. The eastern area, known as the Old Garden, features a children's play area, bird cages, covered greenhouses and a fountain. The American flamingos, the Hawaiian goose and the red crowned crane live here. The western part, called the New Garden, is mainly home to mammals and primates, including orangutans, gibbons, imperial tamarins, as well as raccoons, lemurs, some reptiles and turtles. In addition to animals and plants, visitors will also be able to see the Memorial Arch, the bronze statue of King George VI and the Music Pavilion. there is a children's playground, bird cages, indoor greenhouses and a fountain. The American flamingos, the Hawaiian goose and the red crowned crane live here. The western part, called the New Garden, is mainly home to mammals and primates, including orangutans, gibbons, imperial tamarins, as well as raccoons, lemurs, some reptiles and turtles.In addition to animals and plants, visitors will also be able to see the Memorial Arch, the bronze statue of King George VI and the Music Pavilion.     We also recommend reading Castle Matzen (Schloss Matzen) description and photos - Austria: Tyrol Topic: Hong Kong Botanical and Zoological Gardens description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong. |
