- Address: Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
- Opening hours: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
- Phone: + 1-876-927-1085
- Website: hopezookingston.com
In the capital of Jamaica , Kingston , there is a unique zoo, called Hope Zoo, which translates as "Zoo of Hope".
general information
Zope Park Hope Zoo was opened in 1961. Its main goal was to collect on its territory the maximum number of species of animals.
Until 2005, the institution was the property of the government within the framework of the Public Gardens project, the financing of which was inadequate. For this reason, the condition of many animals has greatly worsened, and some individuals even died. This fact greatly reduced the interest of visitors to the zoo. The management of Hope Zoo decided to look for charity funds, thanks to which the Center for Conservation of Nature (HZPF) became the head of the institution.
Administration of the zoo of Kingston consists of different layers of the population, but all of them are united by a love of nature. They have developed a plan for the rehabilitation and development of the institution, based on the positive experience of various international reserves and zakazniks. The main concept of this plan is the idea of creating a collection of animals that seem to tell the story of Jamaica.
There are 3 directions:
- Jamaican Paradise - this part contains local animal species, which the country is especially proud of.
- African Safari - shows what the past of Jamaica was, and how it affected the Aborigines. Here there are African animals and birds.
- American jungle - symbolizes the future of the country. Here lives a lot of primates, parrots, etc.
Activities in the Jamaican Zoo
On the territory of the zoo there is a research and development center. They are engaged in breeding rare species of mammals, conduct classes for children and adults. Schoolboys show multimedia presentations, arrange master classes, give lectures on environmental protection.
For visitors in the Zoo of Hope, they arrange a show with parrots: you will have the opportunity to feed these birds from your hands. This presentation is conducted 2 times a day at 13 and 16 hours, the group consists of 10 people. On the territory of the zoo in Kingston there is a unique house located on a tree. Its capacity is up to 60 people. There is a conference hall and a gazebo for a celebration, where you can arrange a wedding ceremony, a children's birthday, hold presentations or exhibitions.
In order to arrange a real holiday, there are several zones in the institution with views of birds, animals or reptiles. By the way, if you can not visit the zoo in Jamaica on a particular day, but you really want to talk with animals, then on the phone you can order the arrival of some animals at home.
Inhabitants of the zoo of Kingston
In the zoo there are many varieties of animals, many of which are rare: race, koati, lions, serval, capuchin, white-tailed deer, mongoose and squirrel monkey (saimiri). Of the birds here you can find flamingos, peacocks, swans, toucans, ostriches and other birds. The institution has an extensive collection of reptiles: Jamaican boa and other snakes, crocodiles, eared turtles, iguanas, etc. On the territory of the zoo in Kingston there is a restaurant and a cafe where you can enjoy lunch or dinner accompanied by the sounds of nature, as well as relax during a break between excursions . There is also a children's playground.
Cost
The price of the entrance ticket to the Kingston Zoo depends on the age of the visitors and their number. Adults and children from 12 years will pay for entry 1500 Jamaican dollars, elderly people from 65 years and older - 1000 dollars. For babies under 3 years old, you will not have to pay, and for children from 3 to 11 years old, the cost of the visit will be 1000 Jamaican dollars. Groups of 25 to 49 people have a discount of 10 percent, and from 50 and more - 15 percent. Here special tours for schoolchildren are offered with the conduct of educational and interesting experiments for them and close contact with animals.
How to get there?
You can get to the zoo in Kingston by car, bus or organized excursion. Follow the signs.
The Zoo of Hope is worth a visit to those who love animals and are interested in the history of Jamaica. It will be interesting for parents with children of different ages. The territory of the establishment is well-groomed, there are planted many flowers and trees, there is a Chinese pagoda, and you will not regret going to the zoo.
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