Beijing Zoo was originally known as the Western Suburbs Park (Xijiao Gongyuan). Located west of the Exhibition Center, it started from humble beginnings. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, it contained only a handful of attractions, including twelve monkeys, two parrots and a blind emu, and its main appeal was cultivated grounds and gardens, grasslands, groves of trees, streams and lotus pools and pavilions for sitting scattered around the hills. This picturesque scenery closed during the foundation of the People's Republic, to be reopened in 1950 before being renamed as Beijing Zoo in 1955.
- Since this time, the zoo's ground area has expanded, with many more species of animals being housed. These included larger, popular species such as bears, lions, tigers, elephants, pandas, antelopes, hippopotamuses and rhinoceroses by the late 1950s. Also, a reptile house was opened, containing over a hundred of different global species, including crocodiles and pythons.
In the modern day, Beijing Zoo is one of the most popular tourist sites in Beijing for family days out, and houses over 600 different species. These include many endangered species unique to china, such as the giant panda, Peer David's deer, and the red crowned crane. With over 7,000 creatures, there are also examples of animals from all over the world.China Tour Packages Including Beijing
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