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The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world, and the oldest park in Hong Kong. Founded in 1864, its first stage was opened to the public in 1871. [2]
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest park in the territory. Built in 1860 and partially opened in 1864, the Gardens was fully completed and opened to the public in 1871, with Mr Charles Ford appointed as its first Superintendent in the same year.
The Garden is home to over 1,000 plant species, mostly indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions. Rare species like the Dawn red-wood, Norfolk Island pine, and yellow camellia add uniqueness...
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. 683 reviews. #65 of 1,478 things to do in Hong Kong. ZoosGardens. Open now. 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. About. Beautiful, quiet serene place located in the middle of the city. Small zoo with many exhibits. Great way to relax from shopping and sight seeing. Meets animal welfare guidelines.
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The Norfolk Island Pine, Travellers-tree, Royal Palm and Asoka Tree provide distinctive features in form, leaf-shape, bark and fruit. The Garden is frequently filled with the fragrance of Roses, Mock Lime, Orange-jessamine, Kwai-fah, Chinese Privet and the White Jade Orchid Tree.
This Gardens, the oldest public gardens in Hong Kong, were found as the Botanic Garden in 1871 and renamed as the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) in 1975 to reflect the increase in the number of zoological exhibits. The Gardens currently occupy an area of 5.6 hectares and comprise two parts, namely the Old Garden to the east ...
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest park in the territory. Built in 1860 and partially opened in 1864, they were completed in 1871. The gardens, with an area of 5.6 hectares, are divided into eastern and western parts by Albany Road.
