Edinburgh Zoo, UK: detailed description, address and photo. Types of animals, excursions to the zoo, reviews of tourists.
Edinburgh Zoo is located in a hilly park, not far from the city center. It was created in the early 20th century not only for the entertainment of visitors, but also for research work. All animals live here in an environment that is as close to natural as possible. Every year the zoo is visited by about 600 thousand tourists.
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| Edinburgh Zoo |
The creators of the zoo wanted not only to show the diversity of the animal world, but also to draw public attention to the problems of extinction of many species. It is home to about a thousand rare species of animals, some of which are on the verge of extinction.
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One of the attractions of the zoo is the family of penguins living here. It was in Edinburgh that the first case of the birth of a penguin in captivity was recorded, this happened in 1919.
Spectators love to watch the penguin parade pass - the attendant opens the aviary, and the penguins go out for a walk, chat with visitors. It is impossible to predict in advance when the parade will begin, so you have to guard the wayward creatures near the aviary.
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| Edinburgh Zoo |
Concluding this theme, it is worth noting that one of Edinburgh's penguins - named Nils Olaf - is the mascot of the Norwegian Royal Guards. He was awarded the knighthood and the post of chief colonel.
There are several other notable places in the zoo. For example, the Budongo Trail is the habitat of chimpanzees. Looking at the habits of monkeys, you can find many similarities between them and humans. And there is also a bird house in which exotic birds live - the Balinese starling, the purple turaco, the Nicobar pigeon.
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| Edinburgh Zoo |
Address: EH12 6TS, Edinburgh, Corstorphine Rd, 134. Website.
Opening hours: April - September: 10:00 - 18:00, October - March: 10:00 - 17:00, November - February: 10:00 - 16:00.
Standard price: 19.95 GBP.
Prices on the page are for June 2021.