YANGON, Jan 26 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Yangon Zoological Garden, the oldest zoo in Myanmar, celebrated its 118th anniversary yesterday.
A four-day ceremony, starting from yesterday, is being held at the zoo, featuring animal presentations, a gallery sharing knowledge about wildlife animals, a music band, dance performances, games for children, magic shows and a market fair.
The Yangon Zoological Garden, which opened in Jan, 1906, provides visitors with education about wild animals and relaxation, allowing visitors to witness the behaviours of the animals and their habits, Warden of the Yangon Zoological Garden, Than Myint Tun, told the press.
Students can study botany and zoology, Than Myint Tun said, adding that, the zoo also supports breeding programmes to preserve endangered species.
Zarchi Thein, a teacher of Pyinnyartagun private primary school, said, she came to visit the zoo with her students, when she heard about the zoo’s birthday.
“I send them to the zoo once a year to study the behaviour of animals and habitats. The children can see a variety of animals here, including endangered animals,” she said.
“The Yangon Zoological Garden has existed since my childhood. I visit the zoo every year and I wish the zoo will last for many years to come,” she added.
At present, the Yangon Zoological Garden is home to 45 species of mammals, 72 species of birds and 19 species of reptiles, amounting to over 136 species and over 2,000 animals.– NNN-MNA
