Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Memorial Gate for British Chinese Soldiers
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22°16′40″N 114°9′23″E / 22.27778°N 114.15639°E / 22.27778; 114.15639
Date opened1871; 153 years ago (1871)
LocationCentral, Hong Kong
Land area5.6 hectare (14 acres)
No. of animals700+
Websitewww.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkzbg/en/index.php
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Traditional Chinese香港動植物公園
Simplified Chinese香港动植物公园
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXiānggǎng Dòngzhíwù Gōngyuán
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanizationhēung góng duhng jihk maht gūng yùhn
JyutpingHoeng1 gong2 dung6 zik6 mat6 gung1 jyun4

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.

  1. ^ "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens | Hong Kong Tourism Board". www.discoverhongkong.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. ^ HKZBG website: Background Archived 2008-12-26 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - How to Access".
  4. ^ "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - Background". www.lcsd.gov.hk. Archived from the original on 26 December 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.