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Guangzhou Zoo:
Located in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, it is adjacent to the 19th Route Army Cemetery in the east, Huanshi East Road in the south, Canal Road in the west and Martyrs Middle Road in the north. There are two entrances and exits, the south gate and the north gate, both of which have parking lots. 1958 was completed and opened, covering an area of 42 hectares. 20 13 received 4 million tourists. ?
Guangzhou Zoo has more than 450 species (20 13) of mammals, reptiles, birds and fish from all over the country and the world, and more than 4,500 animals, many of which are rare birds and animals in the world. There are 35 species of national first-class protected animals such as giant panda, golden monkey and black-necked crane, and 32 species of national second-class protected animals such as red panda and white-naped crane. ?
Guangzhou Zoo is also a plant exhibition garden. There are more than 200 kinds of trees planted in the park, with more than 20 100000 trees.
2. Historical development:
The predecessor of Guangzhou Zoo was Yonghan Park, which was established by the National Government on 1928 in Zhongshan 4th Road, Guangzhou. It covers an area of 2.2 hectares and exhibits more than 60 species and 200 species of animals.
1950, Yonghan Park was renamed People's Park (now Guangzhou Children's Park).
1May, 955, officially named Guangzhou Zoo.
In July, Mayinggang in the section of Xianlie Road 1956 was requisitioned as the new site of the zoo.
1958 10, the new site is opened. ?
Since 2006, the park has been recognized as Guangzhou Science Education Base, Guangdong Youth Science and Technology Education Base and National Youth Science and Technology Education Base.
In 2007, Guangzhou participated in the national advanced unit of popular science working day. ?
In 2009, Guangzhou municipal government hoped to relocate the zoo to Maofeng Mountain, but it failed to do so due to high relocation cost and public opposition.
In August, 20 14, Guangzhou Zoo completed the upgrading design with a total investment of 8 1.53 million yuan. ?
3. The layout of the park:
Guangzhou Zoo has a popular science museum, a playground and an animal training performance field from the south gate to the east gate. From the north gate to the east are Butterfly Pavilion, Aquarium, Veterinary Hospital, Science and Education Building, Panlong Garden, Popular Science Corridor and Funny Garden. There is Jinlin Garden and a bird's eye view near the west. The Animal Square is located in the center of Guangzhou Zoo.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-Guangzhou zoo