Infobox zoo zoo name SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark image Washington Zoo entrance.jpg image caption ... AnimalIndex title National Zoo Species publisher SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark accessdate ... Christmas Day . On occasion, it closes early or opens late to host SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark ... External links Commons category inline SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark http nationalzoo.si.edu SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark Zoos of Washington, D.C. Zoos Smithsonian museums DEFAULTSORT SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark Category Zoos in Washington, D.C. Category Smithsonian Institution ... NationalZoologicalPark accessdate 2006 10 22 ref coordinates Coord 38 55 51.90 N 77 02 59.03 W display ... NationalZoologicalPark accessdate 2007 07 13 archiveurl http web.archive.org web 20070611215300 ... Habitat, Great Ape 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 NationalZoologicalPark that has been providing support to wildlife conservation programs ... grounds the NationalZoologicalPark Police, which consists of full time Law Enforcement Officers. The National ... ZoologicalPark fa fr Parc zoologique national de Washington id Taman Zoologi Nasional Smithsonian nl SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark pl SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark pt SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark ru simple SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark ... http nationalzoo.si.edu AboutUs History title History of the National Zoo publisher SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark accessdate 2006 10 22 ref area Convert 163 acre abbr on ref name nationalzoo ... ref The National Zoo has two campuses. The first is a Convert 163 acre adj on urban park located in northwest ... Animals AnimalIndex National Zoo s Animal Index ref The National Zoo, as part of the Smithsonian ... more details
Delhi NationalZoologicalPark is a zoo near the Old Fort, Delhi Old Fort in Delhi , India. It extends over convert 214 acre km2 , and has more than 2,000 species of animals and birds belonging to many different places around the world. The zoo can be seen on foot or using a battery operated vehicle. Visitors are not permitted to bring any food other than drinking water, although there is a canteen in the zoo. The zoo is quite busy during weekends. A visit during the summers might disappoint people as in the heat of summer many animals prefer to rest during the day rather than being active so often visitors are unable to see them. gallery Image delhi zoo beer.jpg black bear Image deer2.JPG deer Image delhi zoo deer3.jpg deer Image delhi zoo deer.jpg deer Image delhi zoo lion monkey.jpg lion tailed macaque Image delhi zoo crocodile.jpg crocodile Image WhiteTiger.jpg White tiger at Delhi zoo gallery References http www.bharatonline.com delhi tourist attractions zoological park.html Bharat Online Delhi Zoo http www.delhilive.com delhi zoo 0 Delhi Live Delhi Zoo http trbaalu.nic.in minister news 2001 oct01 08 10 2001 news1.html Plan to make Delhi zoo world class External links http www.nzpnewdelhi.gov.in Official website of Delhi Zoo http delhizoo.wordpress.com A blog by a contributor Zoos coord missing Delhi Delhi geo stub zoo stub Category Parks in Delhi Category Zoos in India Category Visitor attractions in Delhi fr Parc zoologique national de Delhi hi , ... more details
Summary collection of User SGT141 SGT141 User talk SGT141 talk 03 57, 21 March 2008 UTC Licensing Non free logo Non free use rationale Description National Zoological Park Police patch Source collection of User SGT141 Article Smithsonian Police Portion The entire logo is used to convey the meaning intended and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the intended image. Resolution The logo is a size and resolution sufficient to maintain the quality intended by the company or organization, without being unnecessarily high resolution. Purpose Image is similiar if not identical to Smithsonian Police National Zoological Park Police logo used on the unform as a means of public awareness of what the offical logo is when observed by the public. Replaceability Because it is a logo there is almost certainly no free equivalent. Any substitute that is not a derivative work would fail to convey the meaning intended, would tarnish or misrepresent its image, or would fail its purpose of identification or commentary. other information This image is only being used in Wikipedia articles for informational and educational purposes. The image s inclusion here will not result in financial loss to the possible copyright holder Use of the logo in the article complies with Wikipedia non free content policy, logo guidelines, and fair use under United States copyright law as described above. Category Images of official seals Category Law enforcement insignia in the United States ... more details
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File Gavialis gangeticus Indira Gandhi ZoologicalPark, Visakhapatnam, India 8.jpg right thumb Gharial eating a fish 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 four kilometres 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 See also Central Zoo Authority of India CZA , Governing Authority of all Zoos in India Zoo Outreach Organisation ZOO , India is an NGO List of Zoos in India Wildlife Institute of India WII List of zoos External links http www.cza.nic.in index.html Official website of Central Zoo Authority of India CZA , Government of India Commons category Zoos coord missing Andhra Pradesh Category Zoos in India Category Tourism in Andhra Pradesh Category Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam geo stub zoo stub India struct stub pl Indira Gandhi Park ... more details
aazp.html title Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark work Wild Biodiversity author National Information Centre ...Infobox Indian Jurisdiction native name Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark other name Vandalur Zoo type Zoo ZoologicalPark iucn category VI skyline AnnaZooTiger.JPG skyline alt One of seven rare white tigers at Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark Vandalur Zoo skyline caption One of seven rare white tigers at Vandalur ... caption Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark footnotes climate ref cite url http weather.yahoo.com climo ... entrance Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark lang ta , also known as the Vandalur Zoo , is a zoo zoological garden located in Vandalur , a suburb Convert 31 km mi south of the city of Chennai ... NationalPark . Founded in 1855, the park was the first public zoo in India. It is recognized ... a Convert 92.45 ha acre 0 sing on rescue and rehabilitation center, Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark is the largest zoological garden in India and is home to seven white tigers . It houses more than 170 ... to People s Park near Chennai Central Central station at Park Town, Chennai Park Town in 1861 as it was growing. The municipal Zoological Garden occupied one end of the convert 116 acre ha park and was open ... Overall management of the zoo is vested in the Director, Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark. The Director ... Image Birds Enclosure in Vandaloor Zoo.JPG thumb Aviary at Arignar Anna ZoologicalPark A convert 1.5 ... right A walkway at the zoological gardens The park has tree lined macadamized paved paths for long ... National Highway 45 , also known as the Grand Southern Trunk GST Road. Public buses from the park include ... of the park. ref name zoo stats Gallery gallery caption Animals at the Arignar Anna Zoological ... of zoos Heini Hediger Madras Crocodile Bank Trust Madras Crocodile Bank Guindy NationalPark References ... , and 10 species of insects in the park. ref name zoo stats3 History In 1854, Edward Balfour Dr. Edward ...&pg PA268&dq Arignar Anna Zoological Park&hl en&ei y2NNTcPTLISdlgfNh50l&sa X&oi book result&ct result&resnum ... more details
More footnotes date September 2010 Infobox zoo zoo name Saint Louis ZoologicalPark logo Saint Louis Zoo logo.png logo caption Saint Louis Zoo logo logo width 250px image St. Louis Zoo sign.jpg image caption South entrance image width 100px location Forest Park St. Louis, Missouri Forest Park br St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis , Missouri coordinates Coord 38.6355 90.2905 type landmark region US display ... The Saint Louis ZoologicalPark is a zoo in Forest Park St. Louis Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri ... ZoologicalPark and Museum District ZMD fees are charged for some special attractions ... Park. The Smithsonian Institution constructed a walk through bird cage for the World s Fair. Ten ... piece of what would become the St. Louis Zoo. By 1910, increased interest in a zoologicalpark brought together some concerned citizens, and they organized the Zoological Society of St. Louis. In 1914 ..., Giraffe s, Ostrich es, Kangaroo s Notes reflist External links commonscat Saint Louis ZoologicalPark ... at the more popular attractions. The city purchased its first exhibit, the Flight Cage, from the Smithsonian ... location of a zoo if there should be one. Fairgrounds Park, Carondolet Park, the Creve Coeur area and Tower Grove Park were some of the places suggested in newspaper articles and letters to the editors ... Park, expressed their displeasure with a zoo in the park because of the smell of the animals. The head of the Parks Department, Dwight Davis, voiced his opinion against Forest Park that is, until the city set aside convert 77 acre m2 in the park in which to establish a zoologicalpark. A five man board was appointed to act as the Zoological Board of Control. Image Miniature Railway.JPG thumb 250 ... in 1969. ref name zoo main 1970 through 2010 In 1972 the Zoo joined the Metropolitan ZoologicalPark and Museum District and began to receive revenue from a public sales tax of 8 cents for every ... , and Dr. Jeffrey P. Bonner 2002 present . Park Zones Image Hermann Fountain.JPG thumb 200px right ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Amirthi ZoologicalPark logo logo width logo caption image amirthi.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 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 coord missing Tamil Nadu Category Zoos in India Category Vellore District Category Protected areas of Tamil Nadu zoo stub Vellore geo stub ... more details
Cleres ZoologicalPark Parc Zoologique De Cl res is located in Cl res , 22 km to the 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 13 hectacres. The park is only open to visitors between February and October. ref cite web url http pagesperso orange.fr ot cleres.fr parcsjardins ang.htm title Parks and Gardens publisher Office de Tourisme de Cl res accessdate 2007 11 08 ref References references coord 49 35 49 N 1 6 28 E type landmark region FR display title Category Zoos in France Category Seine Maritime Rouen geo stub fr Parc zoologique de Cl res ... more details
of the animals exhibited are listed below Birds File Blackbrook ZoologicalPark geograph.org.uk 91173.jpg thumb Blackbrook ZoologicalPark Humboldt penguin Secretary bird Openbill stork Red crowned ... External links http www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk Blackbrook ZoologicalPark website British zoos Zoos ...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 Blackbrook ZoologicalPark logo date opened 1991 location Winkhill , Staffordshire , England area convert 75 acre km2 coordinates coord 53 03 40 N 1 55 25 W type landmark region GB num species num animals exhibits website http www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk Blackbrook ZoologicalPark is a wildlife attraction in central England which exhibits the largest collection of birds in the country. It is known for its excellent breeding record with many 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 km2 of farmland and moorland at Winkhill in Staffordshire . 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 ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Virginia ZoologicalPark location Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk , Virginia , United states USA coordinates coord 36.8786 76.2774 type landmark region US VA display inline,title members Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA website http www.virginiazoo.org Image Norfolk Zoo Entrance.jpg right 300px Main Entrance The Virginia ZoologicalPark is a zoo located in Norfolk, Virginia , USA . History In 1892, the City of Norfolk purchases convert 65 acre m2 of land that is currently occupied by Lafayette Park . In 1900, the Zoo officially opens, as Lafayette Park begins acquiring zoological specimens on exhibit. By 1901, the zoo s animal collection exceeds 200 animals including mammals, birds and reptiles. 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 are able to view the zoo s elephants from their homes. Newcomers, unfamiliar with the fact that a zoo is in the location, have been known to call the police at the site of elephants ref http hamptonroads.com 2008 05 its zoo out there literally residents norfolk street ref . In 1985, Lafayette ZoologicalPark is renamed the Virginia ZoologicalPark at Norfolk commonly known as the Virginia Zoo . In 1987, the Virginia ZoologicalPark achieves accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums AZA . In 1992, the Master Plan is adopted by City of Norfolk and Virginia Zoological Society. Plan includes zoogeographic vision of five continent expansion as well as erection of new Education Complex and Visitor Center. Plan includes exhibits of Africa , North America , Australia , South America and Asia . In 1999, Part I of Phase I opened, including Gelada baboon habitat and Xaxaba African village and 100th Anniversary of Virginia Zoo and Lafayette Park In 2001, design for Master Plan Phase II North America exhibit began In 2002, Part II of Phase I opened African Okavango Delta exhibit, thus completing Phase I ... 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
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. External links http www.cattales.org Cat Tales ZoologicalPark Zoos of Washington Zoos coord 47 48 28.6 N 117 20 54.9 W display title Category Parks in Spokane County, Washington Category Zoos in Washington state Category Spokane, Washington 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 SpokaneWA geo stub zoo stub ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Attica ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption 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 200 acre 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 200 acre 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 exhibit in 2005, Land of the Cheetah, a chimpanzee and gibbon exhibit, and a Somalia exhibit with camel s and donkey s in 2008. ref name zoo history In 2010, the zoo opened a dolphinarium, and added white rhinos to its residents. ref name zoo history Animals The zoo s big cats include white Lion s and Tiger s, as well as black panther s and Leopard s. The zoo has several walk through enclosures, including a monkey s jungle . Shows ... zoo title Zoo work atticapark.com publisher Attica ZoologicalPark accessdate 3 December 2010 ref ... 81 CE AF CE B1 CF 84 CE BF CF 85 CE A0 CE AC CF 81 CE BA CE BF CF 85 title History of the Park work atticapark.com publisher Attica ZoologicalPark accessdate 3 December 2010 ref ref name eaza list Cite ... 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 website http www.hyderabadzoo.in www.hyderabadzoo.in Nehru ZoologicalPark 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 the largest zoo in India, and 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 and birds like the Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, tiger, panther, gaur, orangutan , crocodile , python , as well as deer , kangaroo s, antelope s, and birds . File Nehru Zoo Hyderabad 1112.jpg thumb Images from the zoo File Nehru Zoo Hyderabad 1119.jpg thumb Images from the zoo The zoo s undulating landscape provides a natural setting to the animals and birds ... travel nehruzoologicalpark.html title Nehru ZoologicalPark work clickindia.com publisher ... in India pl Nehru ZoologicalPark te ... more details
The Rajiv Gandhi ZoologicalPark , commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, is located in Katraj near the city of Pune in India . It is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation . The convert 165 acre sing on zoo is divided into 3 parts an animal orphanage, a snake park, and a zoo, and includes a convert 42 acre sing on lake Katraj Katraj Lake Katraj lake . The zoo has been open to the public since 1999, with more than 1.3 million visitors during 2007 2008. Earlier, the animals were located at Peshwe Park inside Pune city, while the Katraj facility was primarily a snake park. Slowly the snake park became a rescue center for wild animals. Eventually the zoo was moved to Katraj and the rescue center and snake park were isolated to offer privacy to rescued animals. Peshwe Park was eventually closed down as it did not meet the needs standards of the Central Zoo Authority of India CZAI . This zoo has good collection of reptiles, mammals & some birds. The zoo has had its own share of problems in recent past. Thousands of trees in the zoo have been hacked down in contravention to law. A very green forest like area is quite denuded. Then it was also criticized for its reckless handling of rescued Elephants Poornima and Lakshmi. Both were allegedly starved and then developed infection. The most unbelievable case was of 13 full grown peacocks being stolen from the zoo in one single night. The zoo contains mostly reptiles and mammals, and is divided into two major sections one for reptiles and one for mammals. Zoos Pune topics coord missing Maharashtra Category Zoos in India Category visitor attractions in Pune zoo stub ... more details
Infobox zoo zoo name Dartmoor ZoologicalPark logo logo caption image image caption location Dartmoor , England date opened 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 http www.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 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 to the public on April 23, 2006. ref name BBCApril06 In August of that year, it was bought by the Mee family consisting of mother Amelia and brothers Ben and Cerberus investigations ... the park for the 21st century. It was shown on BBC Two in November and December of that year ... . Controversy The original Dartmoor Wildlife Park became the subject of local debate after a 2001 ... to Dartmoor Wildlife Park, Sparkwell, Devon publisher Captive Animals Protection Society date 2001 ... in Holland . ref name CAPS2 ref name BBCFeb05 cite news title Devon wildlife park up for sale publisher ... 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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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 Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust prev. Jersey ZoologicalPark 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 26 March 1959 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 Jersey Zoo 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 now officially called Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust after its founder, or Durrell for short. 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 ... and the damaging effect they can have. Case examples in the park include Cane Toad Trachemys ..., and continue today to be one of the icons of the park. The current enclosure includes a good sized ... will eventually be joined by a male. Tamarins and Marmosets The tamarins are kept in two areas of the park ... Valley, expands across the centre of the park, creating a natural barrier and water resource for local ... in jersey channel islands.html webcam service has been recently developed at Durrell Wildlife Park ... 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 birth date and age 1909 12 13 location flagicon USA flagicon Missouri 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 ... than 1,300 animals. It is located in Swope Park , the 29th largest municipal park in the United ... 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, in Chinese http www.kepu.net.cn gb special nzmc index.html Science Museums of China at kepu.net.cn in Chinese 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 ... more details
de Barros Municipal ZoologicalPark is in charge of training the S o Paulo Forrest Police soldiers ... a park for the local public. Some neighbors suggested including some animals to make it more attractive ... the Municipal Secretary of Education and Culture and the Zoo Director. As a result, the park ceased ... more details
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