Melbourne Zoo, with a peculiar topography, is the place of attraction for those who have thrilling aspirations of catching the glimpses of various spices in the vicinity. Melbourne Zoo is located 35 km away from the center of the city within the half an hour drive and contains 350 species collected from all over the world and is procured with bioclimatic zones in the zoo. The oldest zoo in Australia, opened in 1862, is on the Royal park site having 22 hectares of area under it donated by the city of Melbourne and is 11th oldest zoo in the world.
Educational Importance
The zoo plays an important part in conservation of the wild life and caters to the needs of the students to carry the research programs for breeding endangered species. It also supports the development program for the collection of the species from all over the world that is in vogue since the appointment of Albert Le Souef in 1870. The accumulation of the species from all over the world gives the wide range of study material to the students and also comprises the large school section and supports many school programs as well.
Melbourne zoo preserving species
Melbourne Zoo is the displays wonder and diversity of the world’s wild life wherein more than 300 spices are on display everyday. It is place of attraction to the people and students and keeps them entertained. Melbourne Zoo has manifold features as it preserve the wild life, provides the study material to the researchers and thrilling enjoyment to the visitors. It provides shelter to the species that are not big in numbers but safe under its roof.
