Melbourne Zoo is set within fifty-five acres of Royal Park, marked by its expansive, lush gardens and a series of bioclimatic zones designed to mirror the natural habitats of the animals within. Founded in eighteen sixty-two, it holds the distinction of being the oldest zoo in Australia. The site was chosen for its higher ground, which offered a healthier environment for the animals than the swampy paddocks where the collection was initially housed.
Melbourne Zoo
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