The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak with a highest point of 100 metres and a lowest point of 62 metres above sea level. This Zoological Garden occupies an area of 5.6 hectares. It was founded in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens.
Hong Kong Zoo and Biological Gardens have a history dating back to the 1870’s making it one of the oldest public zoos in the world.
There are over 600 birds, 70 mammals and 40 reptiles, including many different species. The majority of the animals are actually birds but it also has alligators, orangutans and pythons. The primate species are Bornean Orang-utan, Buff-cheeked Gibbon, Lion-tailed Macaque, Siamang and many more.
The collection of primates is varied, including such as golden lion tamarin, orangutan, ring-tailed lemur and black-and-white ruffed lemur. The reptiles are primarily snakes and turtles such as Chinese alligator, Malaysian giant turtle and Burmese python. Birds include Flamingo, Red-crowned Crane and Peacock Pheasant.
There are more than 1,000 species of plants in the gardens mostly indigenous to tropical and sub-tropical regions. It has rare species like the Dawn Redwood and the local Ailanthus. The Botanical Gardens has split into several separate themed sections such as Bamboo Garden, Magnolia Garden and Palm Garden.
Our Review : The zoo does not have many animals, mainly monkeys, birds and a few tortoises but monkeys and birds are being the main attractions. The park contains beautiful flowers and plants. The best thing about Hong Kong Zoo is actually the beautiful botanical gardens.
Consideration
- The grounds are set in limited space.
- Big mammals are missing like lions, elephants or giraffes.
Entrance is free.
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