HongKong Zoo and Botanical Garden

HongKong Zoo and Botanical Garden 香港動植物公園
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden is located in the Central area of Hong Kong Island. Built in 1871, it became the first garden in Hong Kong. The garden is located on a hill known as “Government Hill” due to its proximity to Government House, the residence of the Governor of Hong Kong. Therefore, the locals call the garden “Bing Tau Fa Yuen”, which means “garden for the commander-in-chief”.
It was originally named the Hong Kong Botanical Garden, as it was built for plant breeding, but since 1876 birds and mammals have been grown here. In 1975, it was renamed the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden. Currently, it is a beautiful green area of more than 5 hectares, as well as a popular destination for tourists and families with children.
The garden is divided into two parts by a street running through its center, through which a pedestrian tunnel passes. In the east garden you can see a bronze statue of the late British King George VI, there is a playground, a bird house, an aviary with jaguars, greenhouses and a garden with terraces and fountains. The Western Garden is home to numerous mammals and reptiles.
About half of the area of the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is used for raising animals. About 200 birds, 70 mammals and 30 reptiles are housed in 40 cages. In the Bird House you can admire elegant flamingos, Balinese mynas, Hawaiian geese, Japanese cranes, etc. In the mammal zone, tourists can observe Borneo’s orangutans, imperial tamarins, feline lemurs, siamangs and others up close. Numerous turtles live in the reptile area. Despite the fact that the number of animals in the garden is not so large, visitors will certainly enjoy watching them.
There are about 900 plant species in the garden, including almost all the main types of native plants. Most of them originate from tropical and subtropical zones. The main plant groups include conifers, rice, palms, eucalyptus trees, magnolias, camellias, and azaleas. These are fairly common plants, but they have their own unique characteristics. Rare Dawn Forest, native Ailanthus, Nettle Camellia, Grantham Camellia and Yellow Camellia are rare species. You may not always have the opportunity to see them in other places. Travelers trees, Royal Palm, Asoka Tree and Forest Grey Gum, among others, provide unique properties in shape, leaf, bark and fruit. They are easy to recognize and distinguish. Walking through the garden, it is so pleasant to enjoy the aromas of roses, limes, orange jasmine and sweet osmanthus.
Admission: free

Address: Albany Rd, Central, Hong Kong

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