Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
| Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens | |
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Memorial Gate for British Chinese Soldiers | |
| 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. Founded in 1864, its first stage was opened to the public in 1871. It occupies an area of 5.6 hectares (14 acres) in Central, on the northern slope of Victoria Peak.
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.