Edward Youde Aviary
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| Edward Youde Aviary | |
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 Inside the aviary | |
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| 22°16′36″N 114°09′38″E / 22.2765558°N 114.1605727°E | |
| Date opened | September 1992 |
| Location | Central, Hong Kong |
| Land area | 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq ft) |
| No. of animals | 600 |
| No. of species | 80 |
| Edward Youde Aviary | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Yóudé Guānniǎoyuán |
| Yue: Cantonese | |
| Jyutping | jau4 dak1 gun1 niu5 jyun4 |
The Edward Youde Aviary (
The valley is bounded by an east-facing slope fully covered with natural vegetation and a west-facing slope previously occupied by a barracks. It has a highest point of 46.5 metres (153 ft) and a lowest point of 30 metres (98 ft) above the valley floor.
This walk-through aviary features a collection of 600
The entrance to the aviary consists of a small rectangular building. This building holds on display different types of eggs.
Waterfowl lake
The waterfowl lake linked with Edward Youde Aviary by an inner lake is landscaped to form a swamp to accommodate different species of
Caged display area
Some of the characteristic birds cannot be housed in the main aviary. Large
Outdoor learning activities
During the school term, park staff will conduct educational programmes for school children. Staff will also arrange guided tours for groups. However, the organizer should make prior arrangements with the office.
See also
- List of urban public parks and gardens of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
References
- ISBN 9781741046656. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ "Hong Kong Park - Specialities - Birds Collection". Archived from the original on 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
External links
Media related to Edward Youde Aviary at Wikimedia Commons- Top Ten Buildings of the 90s, Building Journal
