Kazan Zoo
| Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden | |
|---|---|
Gate of Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden | |
Interactive map of Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden | |
| Type | Zoological garden and Botanical garden |
| Location | st. Ulitsa Khadi Taktasha, 112, Kazan, Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°45′59″N 49°07′57″E / 55.7663638°N 49.1325736°E |
| Area | 40 acres |
| Opened | 1806 |
| Founder | Karl Fuchs |
| Website | https://www.kazzoobotsad.ru/ |
The Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden (Russian: Казанский зооботанический сад; Tatar: Казан зооботаник бакчасы, romanized: Qazan zoobotanik baqçası) sometimes called the Kazan Zoo, is a mixed garden in Kazan, Russia. It displays over 1,000 and 160 species of plants and animals, respectively. As of 2014, the garden was reconstructed and additional spaces were inserted.[1] In 1996, the garden joined the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.[2]
History
The Botanical Garden appeared in 1805. Initially, medicinal plants were grown in the garden. The garden was opened to visitors in 1834. In 1836 a greenhouse was erected.The zoo appeared on the territory in 1931.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Open competition for concept development of corporate style at the Zoological and Botanical Garden in Kazan". www.centeragency.org. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden". visit-tatarstan.com. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ Юхновская, Ольга (2015-12-17). "Сокровище на озере Кабан. Какие секреты хранит Казанский зооботсад?". AiF (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-01-27.
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