The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden Overview

Are you guys feeling very excited after reading the blogs about the Halloween in Ocean Park and Disneyland? Alright…………but let’s look at one of the most natural parks in Hong Kong at this moment, a chance for you to calm down your self….wahahha – The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens!!!

The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is located on the northern slop of Victoria Peak. It was found in 1871 as a Botanic Garden and renamed in 1975 as Botanical and Zoological Gardens because zoological exhibits were being introduced at the park. The first superintendent of Garden is called Mr. Charles and appointed in 1871. The House was being served as a temporary Government House from 1841 to 1842 and was called “Bing Tau Fa Yuen” in Chinese.

Facilities overview:

Major facilities included Aviary, Mammal Enclosure, Reptile House, 7 Garden that features with different kinds of plants’ exhibits, Bronze Statue, Children’s Playground, Education and Exhibition Centre, Light Refreshment Kiosk, Memorial Arch, Pavillion, Rain Shelter and Toilet.

About Animals:

Basically, Animals are separated into 3 kinds: Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles. Presently, about half of the Garden is keeping of zoological exhibits. There are about 400 birds, 70 mammals, and 50 reptiles living in about 40 enclosures.

Here are some of the zoological exhibits......

About Plants:

There are more than 1000 kinds of species in the Garden. Major species included Conifer, Fig, Palm……………..etc. There is a Herb Garden located in the southern corner of the Garden and there is a Greenhouse located at the eastern boundary houses. They are the places where you can appreciate the colourful blooms and over 150 native and exotic species.

And here are some pictures for botanical exihibits:

And finally a short video to provide you a visual demonstration of the park, Please click!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-K9zbmkUZY

I believed you have indulged into such a beautiful park already....right??? Lastly, i am going to provide you the direction of this park.

Opening Hours:

Fountain Terrace Garden                                                       6am – 10pm

Green House/ Education and Exhibition Centre                 9am – 4:30pm

Other Areas                                                                            6am – 7pm

Admission: Free

Address:

Albany Road

, Central, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 25300154

E-mail: dmhkzbg@lcsd.gov.hk

Bus Routes:

From Central      3B, 12, 13
From Admiralty 12A, 12M, 40M, 40P, 40

Well…….I hope you guys enjoyed this blog…..guess what’s going to be on the next blog???? Thank you for visiting!

For more information, please visit http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkzbg/en/index.php