The Honk Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens brings together the beauty of both flora and fauna amidst a historic and captivating setting. It is more like a zoo seated in a garden that speaks volumes from the nation’s past. It is a location that honours the soldiers of Honk Kong and introduces you to some of the most amazing animal life. Spend a day exploring this garden and prepare to be mesmerised.
Built in the Victorian era, the garden stands true to this age. It is adorned by a number of sculptures and fountains that transports you back in time. At the southern entrance of the garden you can find a memorial arch that has been dedicated to all the Chinese who gave their lives during the 2 World Wars. Their sacrifice has been honoured through inscriptions found on its lintel. The granite arch was erected in the year 1928. In the year 1941 a bronze statue of King George VI was erected commemorating 100 years of British colonial rule in Honk Kong. All of these sculptures adorn the face of the premises.
The expanse occupies a total area of around 14 acres and is decorated in sheer beauty all around. The garden has two sections to it both of which are connected through a pedestrian crossing. Inside you can find an array of different green houses exhibiting the best of both the local and international floral world. Bamboo, Camelia and Magnolia are some of the exotic plants found in the garden. The Animal World is a whole kingdom designed to captivate while the Aviary houses consist of around 500 different birds of several species. The 40 caged areas dedicated for animals include 70 mammals and 70 reptiles. Interesting primates can be found here including the Bornean Orangutan, Golden Lion Tamarin, Chinese Porcupine and lesser Mouse Deer. There is also a mighty Jaguar cage where you can enjoy these ferocious cats in action.
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