Зоопарк Лондона

THE LONDON ZOO

1.What is interesting London Zoo ?

The Work was done by the English teacher: Askolskaya M. V.

Objectives of the study.

1.What is interesting London Zoo?

2. Introduction to the London Zoo

3. Different species of animals

a. animals.

b. birds.

c. fish.

4. The London aquarium at the Zoo

5. The London Butterfly Paradise at the Zoo

6. The London Penguin Beach at the Zoo

7. The London Reptile house at the Zoo

8. The London aviary at the Zoo

It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study . It was eventually opened to the public in 1847.

As well as being the first scientific zoo, ZSL London Zoo also opened the first Reptile house (1849), first public Aquarium (1853), first insect house (1881) and the first children's zoo (1938).

It is managed under the aegis of the Zoological Society of London (established in 1826), and is situated at the northern edge of Regent's Park , on the boundary line between City of Westminster and Camden

London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo

Today it houses a collection of 755 species of animals , with 16,802 individuals

It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study . It was eventually opened to the public in 1847.

Some animals are : herbivorous animal Some animals are : predatory animal Some animals are : bird of passage Some are : bird of prey Some are : saltwater fish Some are : freshwater fish

ARRIVING AT LONDON ZOO YOU FORGET ALL

Predatory animal :

THIS IS a CROCODILE

THIS IS An ELEPHANT

THIS IS A rhinoceros

Predatory animal :

THIS IS a Bear

THIS IS a leopard

THIS IS A wolf

Predatory animal :

THIS IS a fox

THIS IS a hippopotamus

THIS IS A lynx

herbivorous animal :

THIS IS a zebra

THIS IS a panda

This is a kangaroo

herbivorous animal :

THIS IS a giraffe

This is a deer

THIS IS a monkey

bird of passage :

THIS IS a peacock

THIS IS A FLAMINGO

THIS IS A PARROT

bird of passage :

THIS IS a pigeon

THIS IS A HERON

THIS IS AN OSTRICH

bird of prey :

THIS IS an eagle

THIS IS An owl

THIS IS a vulture

saltwater fish :

THIS IS an shark

THIS IS A dolphin

THIS IS a whale

Aquarium

There has been an aquarium at the Zoo since 1853 and was the first aquarium to be established in the world. The word 'aquarium' also originates at London Zoo, beforehand the term for a fish enclosure was 'Aquatic Vivarium'.The current aquarium was built in 1921 beneath the Mappin Terraces as the public demand to see the fish increased. In April 1924 King George V with his wife Queen Mary opened the aquarium

Butterfly Paradise

The Butterfly Paradise exhibit, launched in May 2006, holds butterfly and moth species from several major regions, including Africa, Southeast Asia , and Central and South America.The species of both fauna and flora have been selected to complement each, with the plants having to provide nectar and breeding areas for the animals.

Penguin Beach

A new exhibit opened 2011 featuring Blackfooted and Rockhopper penguins

Reptile House

House opened in 1927 and was designed by Joan Beauchamp Procter and Sir Edward Guy Dawber . Visitors may notice Reptiles and other animals carved by George Alexander on the front of the building.

It is currently home to various reptiles including lizards, tortoises, crocodiles and snakes, adjacent to the house is the Komodo Dragon house (see above).

Snowdon Aviary

The Snowdon Aviary was designed by Antony Armstrong-Jones , 1st Earl of Snowdon , Cedric Price and Frank Newby , and built in 1964.Arnold Burton was the engineer.

Over the years a variety of birds have been kept in the aviary from birds of prey to waterfowl . The current birds in the aviary include green peafowl , sacred ibis , little egrets , cattle egrets , night herons , waldrapp , ducks , pigeons and African grey-headed gulls

FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

• Are interests London Zoo ?

2. What is good about them ?

3.Why do people like the Zoo ?