Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Chinese: 香港動植物公園) is located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak, Central (中環), Hong Kong. The park is the oldest park in Hong Kong, and also one of the oldest zoological and botanical centers in the world.
Founded in 1864, the first stage of Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens was opened to the public in 1871. It occupies an area of 5.6 hectares.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is built on a hillside and can be divided into three tiers, and there is a large fountain in the middle tier.
The park was previously named Bing Tau Fa Yuen (兵頭花園). ‘Bing Tau’ literally means ‘Commander-in-Chief’, as it was the former site of the city's Government House.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens contains many plants, animals and facilities, providing a natural environment and atmosphere.
In recent years, the park has shifted from simply raising animals for display purposes to studying animal breeding techniques, and has successfully bred a variety of endangered birds and primates.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens does not charge entry fees, and it is a good leisure place for all ages.
