Kazan Zoo

Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden
Gate of Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden
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TypeZoological garden and Botanical garden
Locationst. Ulitsa Khadi Taktasha, 112, Kazan, Russia
Coordinates55°45′59″N 49°07′57″E / 55.7663638°N 49.1325736°E / 55.7663638; 49.1325736
Area40 acres
Opened1806; 219 years ago (1806)
FounderKarl Fuchs
Websitehttp://www.kazzoobotsad.ru/

The Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden (Russian: Казанский зооботанический сад) 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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Open competition for concept development of corporate style at the Zoological and Botanical Garden in Kazan". www.centeragency.org. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
  2. ^ "Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden". visit-tatarstan.com. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  3. ^ Юхновская, Ольга (2015-12-17). "Сокровище на озере Кабан. Какие секреты хранит Казанский зооботсад?". AiF (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-01-27.