Infobox zoo zoo name SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark image Washington Zoo entrance.jpg image caption ... SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark accessdate 2006 10 22 ref area Convert 163 acre abbr on ref ... SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark accessdate 2006 10 22 ref coordinates Coord 38 55 51.90 ... House, Think Tank website http nationalzoo.si.edu The SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark , commonly known as the National Zoo , is one of the oldest zoos in the United States , and as part of the Smithsonian ... Animals AnimalIndex title National Zoo Species publisher SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark ... References Reflist 2 External links Commons category inline SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark http nationalzoo.si.edu SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark http ghostsofdc.org 2012 04 12 proposed ... related be cs SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark de SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark fa fr Parc zoologique national ... ZoologicalPark nl SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark pl SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark pt SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark ru simple SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark uk ... ConservationAndScience CRC default.cfm title Overview of CRC publisher SmithsonianNationalZoological ... program, is the partner of the NationalZoologicalPark that has been providing support to wildlife ... deployed on its grounds the NationalZoologicalPark Police, which consists of full time Law Enforcement Officers. The NationalZoologicalPark Police is an agency that has been recognized by the United ... Rock Creek Zoos of Washington, D.C. Zoos Smithsonian museums DEFAULTSORT SmithsonianNationalZoological ..., D.C. that is 20 minutes from the National Mall by Metro to the Woodley Park WMATA station Woodley ... nationalzoo.si.edu Animals AnimalIndex National Zoo s Animal Index ref The National Zoo, as part of the Smithsonian ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name NationalZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption location Delhi , India date opened 1959 ref name kuchbhi date closed coordinates Coord 28.6044359 77.2461981 type landmark scale 5000 display it area Convert 176 acre abbr on ref name zoo statistics num species 127 2008 ref name zoo statistics num animals 1347 2008 ref name zoo statistics largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members Central Zoo Authority of India CZA ref name cza list exhibits website http www.nzpnewdelhi.gov.in www.nzpnewdelhi.gov.in The NationalZoologicalPark originally Delhi Zoo is a Convert 176 acre sing on zoo near the Old Fort, Delhi Old Fort in Delhi , India. The zoo is home to about 1350 animals representing almost 130 species of animals and birds from around the world. The zoo can be seen on foot or using a battery operated vehicle which can be rented at the zoo. ref name bharatonline Visitors are not permitted to bring any food other than drinking water, but there is a canteen ... and which had been housed in temporary pens were moved into their permanent homes. The park was opened on 1 November 1959 as the Delhi Zoo . In 1982 it was officially renamed to NationalZoologicalPark ... title Statistics work nzpnewdelhi.gov.in publisher NationalZoologicalPark accessdate 24 ... work nzpnewdelhi.gov.in publisher NationalZoologicalPark accessdate 24 July 2011 ref ref name ... drain bird sanctuary , Delhi Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary , Delhi Sultanpur NationalPark , bordering ... of the zoo. ref name zoo history Initially Major Aubrey Weinman of the Ceylon Zoological Garden now the NationalZoological Gardens of Sri Lanka was asked to help draw the plans for the zoo, but because he was not available for the long term, Carl Hagenbeck of the Zoological Garden of Hamburg ... Cite web url http www.bharatonline.com delhi tourist attractions zoological park.html title Delhi ... in Delhi Category Zoos in India Category Visitor attractions in Delhi fr Parc zoologique national ... more details
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Infobox zoo zoo name Indira Gandhi ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image Gavialis gangeticus Indira Gandhi ZoologicalPark, Visakhapatnam, India 8.jpg image caption Gharial eating a fish location Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh , India date opened 1977 date closed coordinates area num species num animals largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members Central Zoo Authority of India CZA ref name cza list exhibits website Indira Gandhi ZoologicalPark is located amidst Kambalakonda Reserve Forest in Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh , India . This ZoologicalPark is named after The Former Prime Minister Of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi . It was declared open to the public on 19 May 1977. ref http forest.ap.nic.in WL 20Zoos 20of 20AP.htm APForest dept. ref It covers an area of convert 625 acre km2 . It is situated in Visakhapatnam amidst the scenic Eastern Ghats of India. It is surrounded by Eastern Ghats on 3 sides and Bay of Bengal on the fourth side. Nearly eighty species of animals numbering to about eight hundred are present in the zoo. The Zoo Park has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds caged in their natural ambiance. The Zoo Park is about Convert 4 km from the Visakhapatnam railway station on the National Highway 5 India near Mathurawada. It is open to public on all days of the week except Monday. On the wildlife References Reflist refs ref name cza list ZooOrg cza zoos accessdate 4 July 2011 ref External links Commons category inline http www.cza.nic.in index.html Official website of Central Zoo Authority of India CZA , Government of India Zoos of India Zoos coord missing Andhra Pradesh Category Zoos in India Category Tourism in Andhra Pradesh Category Visitor attractions in Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam geo stub zoo stub India struct stub pl Indira Gandhi Park ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Amirthi ZoologicalPark logo logo width logo caption image Amirthi Forest and ZoologicalPark, Vellore.jpg image caption Amirthi Forest image width 250px date opened 1967 ref name zoo main date opening date closed location Vellore , Tamil Nadu , India area Convert 25 ha abbr on ref name zoo main coordinates coord 12.732363 79.056673 display inline,title num animals num species largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members exhibits website URL http www.vellore.tn.nic.in amirthi zoological park.htm Amirthi ZoologicalPark is a zoo in Vellore in the India n States and territories of India state of Tamil Nadu . It was opened in 1967 and is about convert 25 km from the Vellore city. Animals at the park include spotted deer, mongoose, hedgehog, foxes, reason monkeys, red headed parrots, love birds, tortoices, peacock,m crocodiles, wiild cats, eagles, ducks, pigeons, wild parrots, rabbits, and pythons. ref name zoo main Notes Reflist refs ref name zoo main Cite web url http www.vellore.tn.nic.in amirthi zoological park.htm title Amirthy ZoologicalPark work vellore.tn.nic.in accessdate 25 November 2010 ref External links Official http www.vellore.tn.nic.in amirthi zoological park.htm Zoos Category Zoos in India Category Vellore district Category Protected areas of Tamil Nadu zoo stub Vellore geo stub ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Cleres ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption location Cl res , France date opened date closed coordinates Coord 49 35 49 N 1 6 28 E type landmark region FR display it area Convert 13 ha abbr on ref name cleres tourism num species num animals 1,700 ref name cleres tourism largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members exhibits website http www.parcdecleres.net www.parcdecleres.net Cleres ZoologicalPark Parc Zoologique De Cl res is located in Cl res , Convert 22 km north of Rouen , France . This zoologicalpark is on the grounds of a 14th century châ teau and includes 200 mammals and 1,500 birds in a wooded area of Convert 13 ha . The park is only open to visitors between February and October. ref name cleres tourism References Reflist refs ref name cleres tourism cite web url http pagesperso orange.fr ot cleres.fr parcsjardins ang.htm title Parks and Gardens work ot cleres.fr publisher Office de Tourisme de Cl res accessdate 2007 11 08 ref External links Official Website http www.parcdecleres.net Category Zoos in France Category Buildings and structures in Seine Maritime Category Visitor attractions in Upper Normandy Category Visitor attractions in Seine Maritime Rouen geo stub fr Parc zoologique de Cl res ... more details
Heritage Park Zoo , also known as Prescott Animal Park Association PAPA , is a non profit Wildlife rehabilitation rescue and rehabilitation facility in Prescott, Arizona , USA. History Founded in 1985 by Trisha Williams and Bob Matthews both of Prescott, Arizona , the Heritage Park Zoo started out with just one animal a Bengal tiger cub named Shikar. This facility is a sanctuary for non releasable wildlife, with no other place to live out their lives. Heritage Park Zoo is also dedicated to education and conservation. About Heritage ParkZoological Sanctuary, formerly known as Heritage Park Zoo, is a non profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the sanctuary provides a source of recreation, education and entertainment for all ages. With the mission of Conservation through Education, Heritage ParkZoological Sanctuary provides a unique and up close experience with animals visitors may see nowhere else. Animals at Heritage ParkZoological Sanctuary all have a story and lesson to teach. Most are incapacitated and rescued from the wild or from inappropriate captive situations. At the sanctuary, the animals are respectfully displayed in natural habitats intended to educate the public on a variety of topics. Additional educational services are provided to Northern Arizona such as outreaches and guided tours of the facilities. See also http www.heritageparkzoo.org Heritage Park Zoo s Website . Zoos of Arizona Zoos coord 34.6125 112.4448 type landmark region US AZ display title Category Zoos in Arizona Category Prescott, Arizona Category 1985 establishments Category Buildings and structures in Yavapai County, Arizona Category Parks in Yavapai County, Arizona Category Visitor attractions in Yavapai County, Arizona Arizona geo stub zoo stub ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Cat Tales ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption location Spokane, Washington Spokane , Washington U.S. state Washington , United States date opened 1991 ref name zoo about date closed coordinates Coord 47 48 28.6 N 117 20 54.9 W display it area num species num animals largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members exhibits website http www.cattales.org www.cattales.org Cat Tales ZoologicalPark is a USDA Licensed Class C Exhibitor all zoo s fall under this classification that helps rescue and protect big cats . It is located in Spokane, Washington Spokane , Washington U.S. state Washington , United States . As of Spring 2005 they provided a home to 42 big cats, 2 bear s, 3 parrot s, 2 snake s, 2 lizard s, 1 Bird of prey Raptor , 2 hamster s, 3 goat s, 1 rabbit , 2 Ferret s, 4 dog s, 2 Geese , 5 Duck s, 10 Chicken s, and 6 domestic cats . Cat Tales ZoologicalPark was founded in early 1991 by, Mike and Debbie Wyche as a non profit charity and incorporated on July 27, 1991. Cat Tales is also home to the only school which teaches exclusively zoo keeping. Cat Tales Zoological Training Center is a Washington state licensed trade school. Details about the school can be found at www.zooschool.org. Cat Tales is Spokane s only zoo. Notes Reflist refs ref name zoo about Cite web url http www.cattales.org About 20Us.html title About Cat Tales ZoologicalPark work cattales.org publisher Cat Tales ZoologicalPark accessdate 24 September 2011 ref External links Official website http www.cattales.org Zoos of Washington Zoos Category Parks in Spokane County, Washington Category Zoos in Washington state Category 501 c 3 nonprofit organizations Category Non profit organizations based in Washington state Category Organizations established in 1991 Category Visitor attractions in Spokane, Washington Category Buildings and structures in Spokane, Washington SpokaneWA geo stub zoo stub ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Attica ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image AthensZoo.JPG image caption Attica ZoologicalPark location Spata , Greece date opened 2000 date closed coordinates Coord 37.981243 N 23.907377 E region GR type landmark scale 5000 display inline,title area Convert 20 ha abbrev on ref name zoo history num species 400 ref name zoo main num animals 2000 ref name zoo main largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members European Association of Zoos and Aquaria EAZA ref name eaza list exhibits website URL http www.atticapark.gr Attica ZoologicalPark , is a Convert 20 ha sing on private zoo located in the Athens suburb of Spata , Greece . The zoo is home to about 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days per year. ref name zoo main Attica ZoologicalPark is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria EAZA . History The Attica ZoologicalPark opened in May 2000. It was initially a Bird Park that was home to 1100 birds from 300 different species &mdash the 3rd largest bird collection in the world. ref name zoo history World of reptiles was added in April, 2001, followed by Greek fauna in 2002, the African Savanna h exhibit with zebra s and giraffe s in 2003, a cat exhibit and expansion of the African Savannah exhibit in 2004, a monkey ... the same source. The Greek Green Party took Attica ZoologicalPark to court claiming animal welfare ... declaring itself not competent to pass judgement on the case. Although the Attica ZoologicalPark ... Attica ZoologicalPark accessdate 3 December 2010 ref ref name zoo history Cite web url http www.atticapark.com zoo about 5NEF History of title History of the Park work atticapark.com publisher Attica ZoologicalPark accessdate 3 December 2010 ref ref name green party url http www.wdcs.org news.php ... of the park. Animals The zoo s big cats include white Lion s and Tiger s, as well as black panther ... dolphin park prompts animal welfare row publisher BBC accessdate 5 July 2011 ref External links Official ... more details
title Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark work Wild Biodiversity author National Information Centre ...Infobox zoo zoo name Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark Vandalur Zoo logo logo width logo caption image Zoo ... Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark , also known as the Vandalur Zoo , is a zoo zoological garden located ... NationalPark . Founded in 1855, the park was the first List of Zoos in India public zoo in India ... a Convert 92.45 ha sing on rescue and rehabilitation center, the park is the largest zoological garden ... 2008 07 30 chennai 27905980 1 arignar anna zoologicalpark jumbo rides vandalur accessdate ... to the Corporation of Chennai Madras Corporation and shifted to People s Park near Chennai Central Central station at Park Town, Chennai Park Town in 1861 as it was growing. The municipal zoological ... ref cite web last first authorlink coauthors title Anna ZoologicalPark work publisher Zoo ... id 352Madras title Vandalur Zoo Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark in India work elephant.se publisher Elephant ... Anna ZoologicalPark. The director is also the Member Secretary of The Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu, which ... the park as coordinating zoo for the breeding programmes for endangered species as per the National ... 2011 06 27 chennai 29708633 1 vandalur zoo arignar anna zoologicalpark civets ... 0.90 Aviary at Vandalur zoologicalpark File Egretta garzetta Arignar Anna Zoo, Vandalur, Chennai ... Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark work publisher ChennaiNetwork.com date url http www.chennainetwork.com ... the lion tailed macaque , Nilgiri langur , capped langur and chimpanzee . The park is also the National ... 2009 07 29 chennai 28155674 1 vandalur zoo animal adoption arignar anna zoologicalpark ... first coauthors title Chennai Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark needs Kangaroos, Rhinos newspaper News Reporter ... chennai arignar anna zoologicalpark needs kangaroos rhinos accessdate 4 Dec 2011 ref The park ... in the park. ref name zoo stats3 The park, with an objective to be a repository of the state s fauna ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Virginia ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image Norfolk Zoo Entrance.jpg image caption Main Entrance image width 250px location Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk , Virginia , United states USA date opened 1900 ref name zoo history date closed coordinates Coord 36.8786 76.2774 type landmark region US VA display it area Convert 53 acre abbr on ref name zoo tiger trail num species 115 ref name zoo tiger trail num animals 350 ref name zoo tiger trail largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA ref name aza list exhibits website http www.virginiazoo.org www.virginiazoo.org The Virginia ZoologicalPark is a Convert 53 acre sing on zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia , USA . The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA in 1987. History In 1892, the City of Norfolk purchases the convert 65 acre that is currently occupied by Lafayette Park. In 1900, the park begins acquiring animals to exhibit, and by 1901 its collection exceeds 200 animals including mammals, birds and reptiles. ref name zoo history In 1974, the animal area is fenced off from the city park and named Lafayette ZoologicalPark. Though fenced off, residents of the nearby LaValette Street can see the zoo s elephants from their homes. Newcomers, unfamiliar with the fact that a zoo is in the location, sometimes called the police at the sight of elephants. ref name its a zoo Between 1974 and 1980, most of the zoo s old exhibits are renovated. ref name zoo history In 1974 the Friends of the Zoo is established ... as the Virginia Zoological Society and established as a non profit organization. ref name zoo history In 1985, Lafayette ZoologicalPark is renamed the Virginia ZoologicalPark at Norfolk commonly known ... . ref name zoo history In 1992, the Master Plan is adopted by City of Norfolk and Virginia Zoological ... African village and 100th Anniversary of Virginia Zoo and Lafayette Park In 2001, design for Master ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Rajiv Gandhi ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption location Pune , India date opened 14 March 1999 ref name zoo about date closed coordinates Coord 18.4529061 73.8611752 type landmark scale 5000 display it area convert 130 acre abbr on ref name zoo about num species num animals 362 ref name zoo about largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members Central Zoo Authority of India CZA ref name cza list exhibits website http www.punezoo.gov.in www.punezoo.gov.in The Rajiv Gandhi ZoologicalPark , commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, is located in Katraj ... director of the park , with assistance from the Pune Municipal Corporation, created the Katraj Snake Park on land that was to become the Rajiv Gandhi ZoologicalPark. ref name pune diary In 1997 ... in 1999 as the Rajiv Gandhi ZoologicalPark, and initially included only the snake park, sambar s, spotted deer , and monkey s. Although it took until 2005, all of the animals from Peshwe Park were eventually moved to the new site, and Peshwe Park was closed. ref name zoo about The park also incorporates ... 2011 12 27 pune 30561241 1 zoologicalpark species animals accessdate 28 December 2011 newspaper Times ... acre sing on zoo is divided into 3 parts an animal orphanage, a snake park, and a zoo, and includes ... Corporation created a Peshwe Park on about Convert 7 acre where Madhavrao Peshwe had established a private ... cobra , snake s, viper s, and mugger crocodiles . The snake park has a large collection of snakes ..., and the park includes a library. The snake park has has organized many snake festivals and snake awareness ... Snake Park at Pune arranges programs to discourage ill treatment towards snakes. Location Slightly outside the city proper, the park is located along the Pune Satara Highway near the Bharati Vidyapeeth University. The park is 8 kilometers from Pune, close to the Katraj Bus Depot. Six seater auto ... http www.punediary.com html garden2.html title Katraj Snake Park work punediary.com publisher PuneDiary ... more details
Birds File Blackbrook ZoologicalPark geograph.org.uk 91173.jpg thumb Pelicans at the zoo in winter ...coord 53 03 40 N 1 55 25 W type landmark region GB display title Infobox zoo zoo name Blackbrook ZoologicalPark logo Blackbrook logo.jpg logo width 200 logo caption Logo date opened 1991 location Winkhill, Staffordshire, England area convert 75 acre coordinates coord 53 03 40 N 1 55 25 W type landmark region GB num species num animals exhibits website URL http www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk Blackbrook ZoologicalPark is a zoo in central England which exhibits the largest collection of birds in the country. It is known for its breeding of rare bird species, with over 300 successfully breeding species to date. ref cite web title Park p p picks up eight new penguins work www.yourleekpaper.co.uk url http www.yourleekpaper.co.uk yourleekpaper news DisplayArticle.asp?id 247182 accessdate 2008 08 30 ref The zoo also has a growing collection of mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. It is a rural zoo, set in convert 75 acre of farmland and moorland at Winkhill in Staffordshire , England. The nearest towns are Leek, Staffordshire Leek , Ashbourne, Derbyshire Ashbourne and Stoke on Trent . History Blackbrook ZoologicalPark was established in 1991 by Diana Holloway and her son, Mark Rubery. ref cite web title Park History work Blackbrook ZoologicalPark Website url http blackbrookzoo.co.uk Page ParkHistory Info.aspx accessdate 2008 08 30 archiveurl http web.archive.org web 20080626123841 http blackbrookzoo.co.uk Page ParkHistory Info.aspx Bot retrieved archive archivedate 2008 06 26 ref Holloway was already experienced in running a wildlife visitor attraction, having owned and run Hillside Bird Oasis in Mobberley , Cheshire since 1974. Blackbrook quickly developed into a large bird collection in its own right. Following Diana Holloway s death in 2006, running of the zoo passed to her son Mark. Development and expansion has continued in recent years in 2006, a new entrance, gift shop ... more details
Sri Venkateswara ZoologicalPark is located in Tirumala Tirupati Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh , India . It was established on 29 September 1987 ref http forest.ap.nic.in WL 20Zoos 20of 20AP.htm APForest dept. ref and covers an area of 5,532 acres 22 square kilometers . The main features are sprawling emerald lawns, Mayuravani The house for peafowl , Mrugavani The house for herbivore s, Vrukavihar Living place for smaller carnivore s along with parakeet s, Myna maina s, duck s, geese and a variety of other birds like flamingoes , swan s, pelican s, Bird of prey raptors etc. References Reflist coord missing Andhra Pradesh Category Zoos in India Category Tourism in Andhra Pradesh ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Nehru ZoologicalPark logo logo width logo caption image Hyderabad zoo.jpg image width 250px image caption Nehru ZoologicalPark date opened 6 October 1963 date closed location Hyderabad, India Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India IN area Convert 380 acre abbr on ref name zoo overview coordinates Coord 17 21 04 N 78 26 59 E type landmark display it num animals 1100 num species 100 employees exhibits members Central Zoo Authority of India CZA ref name cza list website URL www.hyderabadzoo.in Nehru ZoologicalPark lang te also known as Hyderabad Zoo is a Convert 380 acre abbr on zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, India Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India . It is one of the three most visited destinations in Hyderabad. ref name indiatimes1 Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays. History File Nehru Zoo Hyderabad 1056.jpg thumb left Images from the zoo Nehru ZoologicalPark, Hyderabad was established in vide G.O.Ms. No.247, dated 26 October 1959. It was opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Nehru ZoologicalPark is run by the Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and is named after the first Prime Minister of India prime minister of the country, Nehru Jawaharlal Nehru . Animals and exhibits The zoo occupies convert 380 acre and is adjacent to the convert 600 acre sing on Mir Alam Tank. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, tiger, panther, gaur, orangutan , crocodile , pythonidae python , as well as deer , kangaroo s, antelope s, and bird s. File Nehru Zoo Hyderabad 1112.jpg thumb Images from the zoo ... Visitor attractions in Hyderabad, India Category Zoos in India pl Nehru ZoologicalPark ta ... Cite web url http hyderabad.clickindia.com travel nehruzoologicalpark.html title Nehru ZoologicalPark work clickindia.com publisher ClickIndia accessdate 30 January 2010 ref External links ... more details
The NationalZoological Museum of China is located on the campus of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing in the Chaoyang District, Beijing Chaoyang District . It is the largest zoological museum in China. ref http www.btmbeijing.com contents en btm 2009 08 knowyourbeijing thenationalzoologicalmuseumofchina The NationalZoological Museum of China by Winnie Li 2009 08 05 ref It has three floors of exhibits that surround a central exhibit area that contains a large hanging whale skeleton. The exhibits consists largely of mounted bird, mammal, and insects. The butterfly collection is quite large in particular. See also Kunming Institute of Zoology References references External links http www.nzmc.org NationalZoological Museum of China Official site zh icon http www.kepu.net.cn gb special nzmc index.html Science Museums of China at kepu.net.cn zh icon Coord 40 00 04 N 116 22 30 E region CN 11 type landmark display title Category Museums in Beijing Category Natural history museums in China Category 2009 establishments in China zh ... more details
The Tri State ZoologicalPark , is a zoo located in Cumberland, Maryland , in the United States . The nonprofit zoo has a 16 acre 36,000 m foot print and opened in 2003. The zoo contains mainly exotics rescued or in need of homes, including lion s, tiger s, primate s, various exotics, bird s and reptile s. The zoo is privately owned by Bob Candy of Cumberland. March 2006 fire On the morning of March 29, 2006, the main building was destroyed by fire, with the loss of approximately 100 animals. The only animals inside the building that survived were two alligator s. All of the animals housed away from the main building were not harmed. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental due to older electrical wiring beneath the building. The zoo and animal rescue has remained open and is moving forward with its continued goals. External links http www.tristatezoologicalpark.com index.html Official site Zoos of Maryland Zoos coord missing Maryland Category Zoos in Maryland Category Culture of Cumberland, MD WV PA Category Visitor attractions in Allegany County, Maryland Category Buildings and structures in Cumberland, Maryland zoo stub Maryland struct stub ... more details
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Infobox zoo zoo name Dartmoor ZoologicalPark logo Dartmoorzoologo.jpg logo caption Dartmoor Zoo logo image image caption location Dartmoor , Devon , England date opened start date 1968 date closed coordinates Coord 50.407 3.997 display title region GB scale 10000 display inline,title area convert 30 acre ha ref name BBCJuly07 num species num animals largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members exhibits website URL dartmoorzoo.org Dartmoor ZoologicalPark is a convert 30 acre ha sing on ref name BBCJuly07 cite news last Morris first Jonathan title Break out zoo is being reopened publisher BBC News South West date 2007 07 06 url http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi england devon 6246342.stm accessdate 2008 03 10 ref ref name knightfrank cite press release title Dartmoor Wildlife Park sale completes publisher Knight Frank date 2006 11 03 url http www.knightfrank.co.uk press 2006 news stories DartmoorWildlifeParksalecompletes.aspx accessdate 2008 03 10 ref zoological garden located near the village of Sparkwell, on the south west edge of Dartmoor , in the county of Devon in the South West of England. Formerly known as Dartmoor Wildlife Park, it had been opened in 1968 by Ellis Daw on farmland bought by his family in 1948. ref name knightfrank ref name BBCApril06 cite news title Wildlife park ends public access publisher BBC News South West date 2006 04 22 url http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi england devon 4934728.stm accessdate 2008 03 10 ref During a time of crisis, it was forced to close ... Wildlife Park, and is situated in America, instead of Dartmoor ZoologicalPark in England, and the story ..., entitled Ben s Zoo , which followed owner Benjamin Mee and his staff as they revamped the park ... books.html MP3 CD audiobook format. Animal welfare concerns The original Dartmoor Wildlife Park became ... 2008 03 10 ref ref name CAPS cite web title Report on visit to Dartmoor Wildlife Park, Sparkwell, Devon ... centre in the Netherlands . ref name CAPS2 ref name BBCFeb05 cite news title Devon wildlife park ... more details
File Tama zoo.jpg right thumb Entrance The nihongo Tama ZoologicalPark Tama D butsuk en is a zoo , owned by the government of Tokyo , and located in Hino, Tokyo , Japan . Tama Zoo was opened on May 5th, 1958, originally as part of Ueno Zoo . The zoo aims to use its large site 52 ha, compared to the 14.3 ha of Ueno Zoo to show its animals moving in a more free and natural environment. Major Attractions of Tama Zoo Asiatic Garden Orangutan Skywalk Connects orangutan enclosures with towers and wire ropes. Total length of 150 metres. Raptor Enclosure A giant dome enclosure that enables birds of prey such as the white tailed eagle and golden eagle to be viewed flying about freely. Malayan Tapir Enclosure Enables visitors to view a Malayan tapir swimming via a glass window. Mole animal Mole House A man made mole burrow made of glass covered earth and metal tunnels. Also exhibits the sorex minutissimus hawkeri , the smallest mammal found in Japan . Asian Swampland Due to be completed in 2008 Reproduces the habitats of the Indian rhinoceros , water buffalo, and various waterbirds. African Garden Lion Bus Enables visitors to view the Lion in a safari atmosphere. Savannah A large enclosure featuring the Giraffe , Grevy s Zebra , Scimitar Oryx , Ostrich , and Pelican together. Chimpanzee Forest Includes a 15 metre high tower and vending machine, to showcase the athletic and mental abilities of the Chimpanzee . Australian Garden Koala House Exhibits marsupials such as the Sugar Glider , Common Ringtail Possum Ringtail Possum , in addition to the Koala . Insectarium Main Building A building modeled after a dragonfly , which contains exhibits relating to the life of insects. Butterfly House A large greenhouse that visitors can enter to observe various kinds of butterflies and grasshopper s all year round. Other Animals Exhibited at Tama Zoo Some of the other animals at Tama ... D butsuen Line and the Tama Toshi Monorail Line is in front of the park s gate. External links Commons ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Zool gico de Mendoza logo logo width logo caption image image width image caption date opened 1941 date closed location Mendoza, Argentina area 48 hectare ha coordinates Coord 32 53 4.41 S 68 53 20.65 W type landmark scale 2500 num animals 1.300 num species over 39 members exhibits annual visitors 200,000 website http www.zoo.mendoza.gov.ar The Zoological garden Arq. Daniel Ramos Correa is the only zoo in Mendoza Province . It s located on Mendoza, Argentina on the northeast slope of Cerro de la Gloria . It s bounded by the streets of San Francisco de Asis, Av Libertador and the descent vehicle of the monument to the Army of the Andes, and is part of General San Martin Park . It covers nearly 50 hectares and has an approximate total of 1.300 animals. ref name zoo cite web last http www.zoo.mendoza.gov.ar first http www.zoo.mendoza.gov.ar title zoo12 url http www.zoo.mendoza.gov.ar work http www.zoo.mendoza.gov.ar accessdate 2 May 2012 ref The only entrance is on Avenida Libertador. History The zoo was established in 1903 as part of the project landscape architect Carlos Thays , who was also commissioned the design of the then West Park now known as Parque General San Martin . Construction began the following year, during the government of Emilio Civit . The initial location of the project was to address the current school home Eva Peron. br There he built a building that would be used as a cage for lions. Were also built, later, ponds and roads. br The first animals arrived on May 18, 1903 donated by the city of Buenos Aires . The group included a zebu, 6 dogs, 6 guinea pigs and rabbits among others. New animals also donated by the city of Buenos Aires came in 1905 while construction work continued. This time, joined a lion, a bear, two monkeys, a monkey, two parrots and a blue jay. br In 1939 he commissioned architect Daniel Ramos Correa relocation of the zoo. He devised an ambitious project to place it on the northeast slope of Cerro de la Glo ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Durrell Wildlife Park logo logo width logo caption image Dodo, Jersey Zoo.jpg image width 200px image caption The dodo is the symbol of the trust and the zoo. Statues of dodos stand at the gateways of the zoo. date opened Start date 1959 03 26 date closed location Trinity, Jersey area convert 25 acre coordinates num animals num species over 190 members exhibits annual visitors 150,000 website http www.durrell.org Home Jersey ZoologicalPark or Durrell Wildlife Park is a convert 25 acre sing on zoo zoologicalpark established in 1959 on the island of Jersey in the English Channel by natural history naturalist and author Gerald Durrell 1925 1995 . It is operated by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust . It has approximately 150,000 visitors per year, despite a lack of emphasis on large animals and its relatively out of the way location visitor numbers tend to vary with the tourist trade to Jersey. Jersey Zoo has always concentrated on rare and endangered species . It has mammal s, bird s, amphibian s and reptile s, comprising over 190 species. Since 1964, the zoo has been home to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust formerly the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust . Site Image Jersey ZoologicalPark 24Sept2008.jpg right 300px thumb Buildings at the zoo photo Sept 2008 The zoo is located at Les Augr s Manor , Trinity, Jersey , convert 5 mi km north of Saint Helier . It officially opened on March 26, 1959. ref http www.durrell.org library Document Press Pack ... recently developed at Durrell Wildlife Park. Cameras have been installed in meerkats enclosure, as well ... in the park include Cane Toad Trachemys scripta Red eared Slider Discovery Desert The Discovery ... by a younger infant female gorilla named Nandi, and continue today to be one of the icons of the park ... of the boar hog. Tamarins and Marmosets The tamarins are kept in two areas of the park, some such as the golden ... across the centre of the park, creating a natural barrier and water resource for local species. A 1 ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Kansas City ZoologicalPark logo Kansas City Zoo logo.jpg logo caption Kansas City Zoo logo logo width 156px date opened Start date and age 1909 12 13 location Swope Park br Kansas City, Missouri , United States of America USA coordinates Coord 39 0 25 N 94 31 45 W type landmark display inline,title area Convert 202 acre num animals 1,300 members Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA ref name aza list website URL http www.kansascityzoo.org Kansas City ZoologicalPark Kansas City Zoo is a convert 202 acre zoo founded in 1909. It is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive Kansas City, Missouri , in the United States. The zoo has a Friends Of The Zoo program. It is home to more than 1,300 animals and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA . In 2008, the Kansas City Zoo was voted one of America s best zoos. ref http www.kansascityzoo.org About PressRoom.asp Kansas City Zoo Press Release, The Kansas City Zoo Voted One of America s Best Zoos in 2008 Ranked Number One in the Nation for African Animals, May 28, 2008 ref It was ranked number one in the nation for African Animals and Exhibits, with the authors, Allen W. Nyhuis and Jon Wassner, praising its convert 95 acre 1 sing on Africa exhibit as representing five nations with one of the most extensive collections of African animals we ve ever seen. The Zoo was also ranked among the top 10 in the nation for Australian Animals and Exhibits and for Pachyderms Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos In addition, the authors re quoted famed ape expert Jane Goodall s compliment that Kansas City has one of the finest chimpanzee exhibits in North America. America s Best Zoos 2008 ranks the Kansas City Zoo as the number one zoo in the nation for viewing both chimpanzees and kangaroos. History Planning for the zoo started in 1907, and its gates opened on December 13, 1909. The zoo evolved slowly during ... in Swope Park , the 29th largest municipal park in the United States. The zoo is divided into five ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Municipal ZoologicalPark Quinzinho de Barros logo logo caption image Main entrance to the Zoo Quinzinho de Barros at Sorocaba SP Brazil.jpg image caption Main entrance location Sorocaba , S o Paulo state state of S o Paulo , Brazil date opened 1968 date closed coordinates Coord 23 30 21 S 47 26 17 W scale 75000 display it area Convert 15 ha abbr on num species 1,487 1992 num animals 353 1992 largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors 1 million 2007 members SZB ref name szb zoos exhibits website http zoo.sorocaba.sp.gov.br zoo.sorocaba.sp.gov.br The Municipal ZoologicalPark Quinzinho de Barros the City Zoo of Sorocaba is a Convert 15 ha sing on zoo located in the municipality of Sorocaba , S o Paulo state state of S o Paulo , Brazil . It is a member of the Society of Brazilian Zoos SZB , and is considered Brazil s second zoo in terms of species. The zoo lies in the Vila Hort ncia district, in the southern area of the town of Sorocaba and covers an area of approximately Convert 15 ha abbr on . It includes a strip of transitional Atlantic Forest in its secondary stage, a lake, as well as the Historical Museum of Sorocaba. According to a survey carried out in 1992 by the Society of Brazilian Zoos, it sheltered 1,487 specimens of 353 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles at that time. 70 belonged to the Brazilian fauna among these, 36 species were threatened by extinction. Image Lake with monkeys at the islands Zoo Quinzinho de Barros at Sorocaba SP Brazil.jpg thumb 250px Lake with islands Classified as A , cn date October 2011 the highest rank ... and recognized by several national and international institutions, like the Smithsonian Institution ... all over Brazil, the Quinzinho de Barros Municipal ZoologicalPark is in charge of training the S o ... of the Sorocaba River and built a park for the local public. Some neighbors suggested including .... As a result, the park ceased to be a mere showcase for animals and became a classroom as well. The Environmental ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name St. Augustine Alligator Farm ZoologicalPark logo logo width logo caption image St Aug Alligator Farm01.jpg image width 220px image caption date opened May 20, 1893 date opening date closed location St. Augustine, Florida , United States USA area less than convert 1 acre m2 abbr on coordinates num animals num species largest tank vol total tank vol annual visitors members Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA ref name aza list exhibits website http www.alligatorfarm.us Infobox ... num visitation year governing body Private The St. Augustine Alligator Farm ZoologicalPark is one ... St. Augustine Alligator Farm ZoologicalPark http www.augustine.com history old st ... St. Augustine Alligator Farm & ZoologicalPark at http positivelystaugustine.com Positively St. Augustine ..., Florida fr St. Augustine Alligator Farm ZoologicalPark ... demonstrations. The address is 999 Anastasia Boulevard. History The park began in 1893 on St ... in popularity, the park moved to its current location in the early 1920s. The park changed owners .... In 1993, for their 100 year anniversary, the park became the first place in the world to display ... The back section of the park contains a large bird rookery, where free roaming local birds species .... National historic status On September 10, 1992, the Alligator Farm was designated a United States ... to as the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District. According to the National Register ... districts.html title National Register of Historical Places Florida FL , St. Johns County date 2007 03 15 work National Register of Historic Places publisher NationalPark Service ref Affiliations The park is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA ref name aza list and the Florida ... Markers National Register of Historic Places in Florida Zoos of Florida Zoos Category Historic districts in Florida Category National Register of Historic Places in St. Johns County, Florida Category ... more details
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