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| The '''Yangon Zoological Gardens''' (Yangon Zoo) ({{lang-my|ရန်ကုန် တိရိစ္ဆာန် ဥယျာဉ်}} {{IPA-my|jàɴɡòʊɴ təɹeɪʔsʰàɴ ʔṵjɪ̀ɴ|}}) is the oldest and the second largest ] in ]. Located immediately north of downtown ] near ], the {{convert| |
The '''Yangon Zoological Gardens''' (Yangon Zoo) ({{lang-my|ရန်ကုန် တိရိစ္ဆာန် ဥယျာဉ်}} {{IPA-my|jàɴɡòʊɴ təɹeɪʔsʰàɴ ʔṵjɪ̀ɴ|}}) is the oldest and the second largest ] in ]. Located immediately north of downtown ] near ], the {{convert|70|acre|ha|sing=on}} recreational park also includes a ], an ] and an ]<ref name="yz">{{cite web | url=http://www.yangonzoo.com/profile.html | title=History of Zoological Gardens (Yangon) | accessdate=2008-09-27 | publisher=Yangon Zoo}}</ref> With a collection of nearly 200 species and 1100 species{{Confusing}}{{Confusing}}{{Confusing||reason = sssss}}, the zoo draws nearly 2.2 million visitors annually.<ref name="mt"/><ref name=mt101>{{cite journal | url=http://www.mmtimes.com/no354/n004.htm | title=Zoo marks 101st anniversary with fun, games and concerts | author=Khin Hninn Phyu | date=2007-02-12 | publisher=The Myanmar Times}}{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> The zoo was operated by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Forestry until April 2011, and is now operated by a private firm.<ref>{{cite journal | url=http://weeklyeleven.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8673:2011-05-29-15-31-14&catid=43:2009-11-10-07-39-09&Itemid=111 | title=No more camera fees at Yangon Zoo | language=Burmese | work=Bi-Weekly Eleven | publisher=Eleven Media Group | location=Yangon | date=2011-05-29}}</ref> | ||
| Yangon Zoo is open from 8 |
Yangon Zoo is open from 8 AM to 6 PM daily. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The first collection of wild animals in Yangon began in 1882 in connection with ] Museum, then situated at the present site of ]. Funded by |
The first collection of wild animals in Yangon began in 1882 in connection with ] Museum, then situated at the present site of the ]. Funded by a public donation of 240,000 ]s(aproximately US$240,000 then) construction started at the present site near the Royal Lake (Kandawgyi Lake) in 1901. The newly established {{convert|42|acre|ha|sing=on}} zoological gardens was formally opened as the '''Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens''' in honor of ].<ref name="yz"/> The major attraction at the opening was the white elephant of ], the last king of then Burma, whom the British had exiled to India only 20 years earlier.<ref name="mp">{{cite journal | url=http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/Perspective/persp2000/3-2000/zoo.htm | title=At the Yangon Zoo | author=Dr ] | publisher=Myanmar Perspectives | date=2000-03-01 | accessdate=2008-09-27}}</ref> In 1908 the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens Act was passed giving the establishment a legal recognition.<ref name="mp"/> | ||
| The zoo was vandalized and looted during ]. In 1951, the Burmese government changed the name to |
The zoo was vandalized and looted during ]. In 1951, the then Burmese government changed the name to '''“Rangoon Zoological Gardens and Parks'''.” In 1962, the zoo’s area was enlarged to the present size of {{convert|69.25|acre|ha}}. The enlarged compound opened doors to new attractions: a museum of natural history on 4 May 1966, an amusement park on 7 October 1997<ref name="yz"/> and an aquarium on 1 October 1998.<ref name="mp"/> The aquarium is operated by the Department of Fisheries. | ||
| Between 2003 and 2006, the zoo underwent a |
Between 2003 and 2006, the zoo underwent a MMK600M (aproximately US$600K) renovation program, resulting in an increase in the number of visitors from 1.1 million in 2003-2004 and 1.8 million in 2004-2005 to 2.2 million in 2005-2006.<ref name=mt101/> | ||
| About 420 animals including elephants, crocodiles, tigers, deer, leopards, monkeys from the Yangon Zoo were relocated to the ] in February 2008.<ref name="afp">{{cite news | url=http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080326075910.p8eo5136&show_article=1 | title=Myanmar unveils zoo in remote new capital | date=2008-03-27 | publisher=AFP}}</ref> | About 420 animals including elephants, crocodiles, tigers, deer, leopards, monkeys from the Yangon Zoo were relocated to the ] in February 2008.<ref name="afp">{{cite news | url=http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080326075910.p8eo5136&show_article=1 | title=Myanmar unveils zoo in remote new capital | date=2008-03-27 | publisher=AFP}}</ref> | ||
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| ===Land animals=== | ===Land animals=== | ||
| The zoo has 145 species of land animals,<ref name="yz"/> including 8 endangered species (the ], the ], ], the ], the Burmese large ], the great ], the ] and the ]).<ref name="mp"/> In 2000, the number of land animals in the zoo was 1203<ref name="mp"/> while that in 2006 was 1100.<ref name="yz"/> | The zoo has 145 species of land animals,<ref name="yz"/> including 8 endangered species (the ], the ], ], the ], the Burmese large ], the great ], the ] and the ]).<ref name="mp"/> In 2000, the number of land animals in the zoo was 1203<ref name="mp"/> while that in 2006 was 1100.<ref name="yz"/> | ||
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| ===Flora=== | ===Flora=== | ||
| In 2000, the zoo had over 300 species of ] totaling over 15,000.<ref name="mp"/> | In 2000, the zoo had over 300 species of ] totaling over 15,000 pieces.<ref name="mp"/> | ||
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| ===Museum of Natural History=== | ===Museum of Natural History=== | ||
| The Natural History Museum, located in the southern end of the park, houses exhibits of ], specializing in rare species of Burmese ] with explanatory charts and captions. Many of the curators are postgraduate students of zoology from ].<ref name="mp"/> | The Natural History Museum, located in the southern end of the park, houses exhibits of ], specializing in rare species of Burmese ] with explanatory charts and captions. Many of the curators are postgraduate students of zoology from the ].<ref name="mp"/> | ||
| ===Animal Performance Shows=== | ===Animal Performance Shows=== | ||
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| ===Amusement Park=== | ===Amusement Park=== | ||
| The amusement park had a number of rides including the |
The amusement park had a number of rides including the city’s only roller coaster. It is closed to the public indefinitely.{{Citation needed|date=September 2014}} | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Zoo in Yangon Division, Myanmar| Yangon Zoological Gardens | |
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| 16°47′30″N 96°9′34″E / 16.79167°N 96.15944°E / 16.79167; 96.15944 | |
| Date opened | 25 January 1906 |
| Location | 40 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road Yangon Yangon Division, Myanmar |
| Land area | 69.25 acres (280,200 m) |
| No. of animals | 1100 (2006) |
| No. of species | 200 (2006) |
| Memberships | WAZA, SEAZA |
The Yangon Zoological Gardens (Yangon Zoo) (Template:Lang-my [jàɴɡòʊɴ təɹeɪʔsʰàɴ ʔṵjɪ̀ɴ]) is the oldest and the second largest zoo in Myanmar. Located immediately north of downtown Yangon near Kandawgyi Lake, the 70-acre (28 ha) recreational park also includes a museum of natural history, an aquarium and an amusement park. With a collection of nearly 200 species and 1100 species
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, the zoo draws nearly 2.2 million visitors annually. The zoo was operated by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Forestry until April 2011, and is now operated by a private firm.
Yangon Zoo is open from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
History
The first collection of wild animals in Yangon began in 1882 in connection with Phayre’s Museum, then situated at the present site of the Yangon General Hospital. Funded by a public donation of 240,000 kyats(aproximately US$240,000 then) construction started at the present site near the Royal Lake (Kandawgyi Lake) in 1901. The newly established 42-acre (17 ha) zoological gardens was formally opened as the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens in honor of Queen Victoria. The major attraction at the opening was the white elephant of King Thibaw, the last king of then Burma, whom the British had exiled to India only 20 years earlier. In 1908 the Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens Act was passed giving the establishment a legal recognition.
The zoo was vandalized and looted during World War II. In 1951, the then Burmese government changed the name to “Rangoon Zoological Gardens and Parks.” In 1962, the zoo’s area was enlarged to the present size of 69.25 acres (28.02 ha). The enlarged compound opened doors to new attractions: a museum of natural history on 4 May 1966, an amusement park on 7 October 1997 and an aquarium on 1 October 1998. The aquarium is operated by the Department of Fisheries.
Between 2003 and 2006, the zoo underwent a MMK600M (aproximately US$600K) renovation program, resulting in an increase in the number of visitors from 1.1 million in 2003-2004 and 1.8 million in 2004-2005 to 2.2 million in 2005-2006.
About 420 animals including elephants, crocodiles, tigers, deer, leopards, monkeys from the Yangon Zoo were relocated to the Naypyidaw Zoo in February 2008.
Attractions
Land animals
The zoo has 145 species of land animals, including 8 endangered species (the tiger, the takin, Asian elephant, the clouded leopard, the Burmese large tortoise, the great hornbill, the marsh crocodile and the eld’s deer). In 2000, the number of land animals in the zoo was 1203 while that in 2006 was 1100.
| Group | Number of species | Number of animals |
|---|---|---|
| Mammals | 60 | 610 |
| Birds | 67 | 425 |
| Reptiles | 18 | 168 |
| Total land animals | 145 | 1203 |
Flora
In 2000, the zoo had over 300 species of flora totaling over 15,000 pieces.
| Group | Number of species |
|---|---|
| Tree and plants | 170 |
| Coconut and palm | 19 |
| Bamboo and grass | 23 |
| Shrub and vine | 69 |
| Seasonal Flowers | 24 |
Museum of Natural History
The Natural History Museum, located in the southern end of the park, houses exhibits of taxidermy, specializing in rare species of Burmese fauna with explanatory charts and captions. Many of the curators are postgraduate students of zoology from the University of Yangon.
Animal Performance Shows
Various animal shows are performed on weekends and public holidays during the fall and summer seasons (November to April).
Aquarium
Opened in 1998, the aquarium is the first large scale aquarium in the country.
Amusement Park
The amusement park had a number of rides including the city’s only roller coaster. It is closed to the public indefinitely.
References
- ^ Wai Phyo Myint and Khin Hninn Phyu (2006-01-30). "Yangon Zoological Gardens celebrates 100th anniversary". The Myanmar Times.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "History of Zoological Gardens (Yangon)". Yangon Zoo. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ Khin Hninn Phyu (2007-02-12). "Zoo marks 101st anniversary with fun, games and concerts". The Myanmar Times.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - "No more camera fees at Yangon Zoo". Bi-Weekly Eleven (in Burmese). Yangon: Eleven Media Group. 2011-05-29.
- ^ Dr Khin Maung Nyunt (2000-03-01). "At the Yangon Zoo". Myanmar Perspectives. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - "Myanmar unveils zoo in remote new capital". AFP. 2008-03-27.
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