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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens | |
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22°16′40″N 114°9′23″E / 22.27778°N 114.15639°E | |
Date opened | 1871 |
Location | Central, Hong Kong |
Land area | 5.6 hectare (14 acres) |
No. of animals | 700+ |
Website | www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkzbg/en/index.php |
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Traditional Chinese | 香港動植物公園 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 香港动植物公园 | ||||||||||||
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The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is one of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world, and the oldest park in Hong Kong.[1] Founded in 1864, its first stage was opened to the public in 1871.[2] It occupies an area of 5.6 hectares (14 acres)[citation needed] in Central,[3] on the northern slope of Victoria Peak.[4]
Similar to Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens provides a natural environment and atmosphere. While physically smaller than Hong Kong Park it contains more plants, animals and facilities.