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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens 香港动植物公园

Xianggang Dongzhiwu Gongyuan

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens occupies sloping ground above Central.

Illuminated fountain in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
Illuminated fountain in Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Photograph date recorded by the source: 2012-08-06. · 文子言木 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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About Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

The Old Garden to the east contains aviaries, a greenhouse and the Fountain Terrace, while the New Garden to the west concentrates on mammals and reptiles. The division helps visitors choose a route according to whether plants, animals or the historic landscape interest them most.

There is also a heritage trail through the grounds. The memorial arch, former bandstand pavilion and steps leading to the Fountain Terrace record earlier layers of the gardens. Combining a planted section with those built features gives the visit more variety, while avoiding assumptions about which individual animal species will be visible on the day.

What to look for

  • The Old Garden combines aviaries, greenhouse planting and the Fountain Terrace.
  • The New Garden provides the principal mammal and reptile areas.
  • The heritage trail includes the memorial arch, pavilion and historic terrace steps.

Background & history

The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) is one of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world, and the oldest park in Hong Kong. Founded in 1864, its first stage was opened to the public in 1871. It occupies an area of 5.6 hectares (14 acres) in Central, on the northern slope of Victoria Peak. Similar to Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens provides a natural environment and atmosphere. While physically smaller than Hong Kong Park, it contains more plants, animals and facilities.

Excerpt from Wikipedia: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens · Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected introductory sentences; formatting simplified. Background information, not current visitor-service advice.

Location & getting there

Getting to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

The gardens’ official address is Albany Road, Central. Choose the Old Garden or New Garden entrance according to the section you intend to visit, and account for the sloping paths between the named areas.

General visit reminders

Allow room for the terrain and weather when choosing your route. Check the operator’s current trail, shuttle and cableway notices where applicable, and confirm the return connection before setting out. A broad landscape pin does not identify every trailhead or access point.

Combine your visit

Suggested order for the visit:

  1. Old Garden

    Begin with planting and the aviary area.

  2. Fountain Terrace and heritage features

    Read the gardens’ historic layer.

  3. New Garden

    Continue to the animal areas if desired.

This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.

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Find Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

香港动植物公园 · 中西区

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1361792526.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Hong Kong/Central · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5327865.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07