Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo was initially named Ten
Thousand Animal Garden which was built in 1908, proving
that it already has had a history of more than 90 years.
It is located in Xicheng District of Beijing City, beside
Beijing Exhibition Hall, facing Beijing Astronomical
Observatory. The Zoo was originally the imperial manor
in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Plants were cultivated
and animals were raised here during the Qing Dynasty
(1644 - 1911). After the liberation, it was reconstructed
and was known as the West Suburb Park. And in 1955,
the name was changed to Beijing Zoo.
Beijing Zoo mainly exhibits wild and
rare animals growing in China, such as the Panda and
the Golden Monkey. Also, it boasts many rare animals
from all around the world, such as White Bear from the
North Pole, Kangaroo from Australia, Zebra from Africa.
Moreover, heads of states gave some of the animals.
The panda and monkey exhibits are recommendable. Most
of the view does not conform to Western standards.
The buildings in the Zoo cover an
area of more than 50,000 square meters, including the
monkey hill, the panda hall, the lion and tiger hill,
the elephant hall, the see beast hall, and many others.
Altogether there are more than 30 large halls. It has
a collection of more than 600 types of animal species
and more than 7, 000 population of animals.
The Zoo exhibits not only the variety
of living places for the animals but also proud of the
different rooms, halls, pavilions and luscious trees
and plants. It combines the garden arts of the East
and West that typically adapts to the environment of
the wild animals living here.
Beijing Ocean Hall was opened to the
public inside the Zoo in 1999. It is the biggest ocean
hall in China. Besides enjoying the sight of all the
different species of fish, you are invited to watch
the shows performed by the dolphins and the sea lions
here in the Hall.
In addition, you can visit the many
old buildings built in the Qing Dynasty inside Beijing
Zoo.
The busiest area of the Beijing Zoo
is the famous Panda House, home to giant and lesser
pandas of China. It is located in the northwest area
of Beijing. Don't miss the small Red Pandas in the trees
as you exit.
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