Lisbon Zoo
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| Lisbon Zoo | |
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| 38°44.69476′N 9°10.28887′W / 38.74491267°N 9.17148117°W | |
| Date opened | 1884 |
| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| No. of animals | 2,000 |
| No. of species | 300 |
| Annual visitors | 800,000 |
| Website | www |
Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa) is a zoological garden in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 1884. It was the product of the efforts of Dr. Van Der Laan, owner of the largest aviary in Portugal, with the support of Bento de Sousa, Sousa Martins, and May Figueira. In 1905 it was transferred to its present location in Sete Rios, Lisbon.
About 2,000 animals of more than 300 species are represented:
- Approximately
- 114 mammals
- 157 birds
- 56 reptiles
- 5 amphibians and arthropods
The mission of the Lisbon Zoo includes the conservation and breeding of endangered species, as well as scientific research, and educational and recreational activities. About 800,000 people visit the zoo annually.
External links
Media related to Lisbon Zoo at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Portuguese)
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