The Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden (Russian: Казанский зооботанический сад; Tatar: Казан зооботаник бакчасы, romanized: Qazan zoobotanik baqçası) 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]

Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden
Gate of Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden
Map
Interactive map of Kazan Zoological and Botanical Garden
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; 220 years ago (1806)
FounderKarl Fuchs
Websitehttps://www.kazzoobotsad.ru/

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]

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