Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Hong Kong


List of Zoos in Hong Kong

  • Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
  • Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
  • Hong Kong Wetland Park
  • Ocean Park Hong Kong
  • Edward Youde Aviary
  • Lai Chi Kok Zoo




Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. 
Dialing code: 852
Weather: 70°F (21°C), Wind E at 9 mph (14 km/h), 78% Humidity
Local time: Wednesday 2:44 PM
Currency: Hong Kong dollar
Official language: English Language, Chinese language
Population: 7,071,600 (2011) 

Hong Kong[note 2], officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea,[8] it is known for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With a land mass of 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.[9] Hong Kong's population is 95 percent ethnic Chinese and 5 percent from other groups.[10] Hong Kong's Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province

Nigeria


Jos Wildlife Park, Nigeria 


Jos, 9°56′N 8°53′E is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.The city has a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census.[2]Popularly called "J-town" or "Jesus Our Saviour" by the residents, it is the administrative capital of Plateau State.
The city is located on the Jos Plateau at an elevation of about 1,238 metres / 4,062 feet high above sea level. During British colonial rule, Jos was an important centre for tin mining. In recent years it has suffered violent religious clashes between its Muslim and Christian populations in 2001, 2008, 2010, and 2011. Links






Animals

  • Elephant
  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Jackal
  • Buffalo
  • Red River Hog
  • Wart Hog
  • Nile Crocodile
  • Short nosed Crocodile
  • Terrapin
  • Rock python
  • Desert Tortoise
  • Chimpanzee
  • Olive Baboon
  • Tantalus Monkey
  • Patas
  • Tawny Eagle
  • Horned Owl
  • White backed Vulture
  • Pea fowl
  • Crested Porcupine
  • Red flanked Duiker
  • Red fronted gazelle
  • Kob
  • Derby Eland
  • Pigmy hippopotamus
  • Grimes Duiker
  • Bush Buck
  • Eagle
  • Horses
  • Donkey
  • Muturu
  • Goldfish (koi)
  • Tilapia fish



Faceboo Links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jos-Wildlife-Park/118329914965736

Jos  WikiMiniAtlas 9°56′N 8°53′E is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.The city has a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census.[1] Popularly called "J-town" or "Jesus Our Saviour" by the residents, it is the administrative capital of Plateau State.
The city is located on the Jos Plateau at an elevation of about 1,238 metres / 4,062 feet high above sea level. During British colonial rule, Jos was an important centre for tin mining. In recent years it has suffered violent religious clashes between its Muslim and Christian populations in 2001, 2008, 2010, and 2011.




Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira
National anthem: Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey
Official language: English Language
Population: 162,470,737 (2011)


Wikipedia Links
Nigeria i/naɪˈdʒɪəriə/, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast in the south lies on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean. The three largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.






Morocco

List of Zoos in Morocco


  • Rabat zoo
  • Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel
  • Bird World






Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco. Arabic name al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiyyah translates to "The Western Kingdom". Al-Maghrib, or Maghreb, meaning "The West", is commonly used.
Capital: Rabat
Currency: Moroccan dirham
King: Mohammed VI of Morocco
Official language: Arabic Language, Berber languages
Government: Constitutional monarchy, Monarchy, Parliamentary system, Unitary state
Population: 32,272,974 (2011)

Wikipedia Links

Morocco has a population of over 32 million and an area of 446,550 km2 (172,410 sq mi); if Western Sahara is included that would be 710,850 km2 (274,460 sq mi). The political capital is Rabat, although the largest city is Casablanca; other major cities include Marrakesh, Tangier, Tetouan, Salé, Fes, Agadir, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra, and Nador. Morocco has a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber (indigenous African) and also other African and European influences.





Peru

List of Zoo in Peru

  • Huachipa zoo
  • Parque de las Leyendas





Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country located in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the ... 
Capital: Lima
Currency: Peruvian nuevo sol
President: Ollanta Humala
Official language: Spanish Language
Government: Republic, Presidential system, Unitary state, Constitutional republic
Population: 29,399,817 (2011)

Peru i/pəˈruː/ (Spanish: Perú; Quechua: Perú;[4] Aymara: Piruw), officially the Republic of Peru (Spanish: República del Perú, pronounced: [reˈpuβlika ðel peˈɾu] ( listen)), is a country located in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Peruvian territory was home to ancient cultures spanning from the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.




Monday, April 1, 2013

Guyana

Guyana Zoo

Zoo Website 
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Guyana Zoological Park is to develop,ope-rate and promote a wildlife centre for the combined purposes of conser-vation, education, recreation and scientific study for the benefit of all Guyanese


MEET THE ANIMAL
The Guyana Zoo houses approximately 30 species (or kinds) of mammals, 40 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and 20 species of fish.

Opening times: 07:30 - 17:30 hrs every day of the week.

Entry fee: Adults G$100
Children(under 12years) G$40












Guyana Zoo is a zoo located in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The zoo officially opened in 1952, but its grounds had been used as botanical gardens since 1895. Some of its most popular attractions are Harpy Eagles and manatees. 
Opened: 1952
Phone: (0)22 59142
Address: Regent and Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, Guyana