Port Harcourt Zoo

Port Harcourt Zoo
Date opened October 1, 1975
Location Trans Amadi, Rivers State, Nigeria
Coordinates 4°48′40″N 7°2′48″E / 4.81111°N 7.04667°E / 4.81111; 7.04667Coordinates: 4°48′40″N 7°2′48″E / 4.81111°N 7.04667°E / 4.81111; 7.04667
Major exhibits 67
Owner State owned

Port Harcourt Zoo (also known as PH Zoo) is a state owned zoological park in Port Harcourt city of Rivers State in Nigeria. The zoo was established in 1974 by military governor Alfred Diete-Spiff and was officially opened to the public on October 1, 1975.[1][2]

Located within Trans Amadi, in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, Port Harcourt Zoo has been ranked among the major tourist attractions in the city and is considered one of Nigeria's leading conservation centres.[3] The Port Harcourt International Airport is approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) northwest of the park.[4]

By June 18, 2012, the Rivers State government had announced plans to introduce new animals to the zoo and completely revamp its state to match global standards.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Enchanted by Port Harcourt's Wildlife Park". Naijatreks.com. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. ↑ Akasike, Chukwudi (2012-07-28). "Depleting wildlife in Port Harcourt". The Punch. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  3. ↑ Abah, Simon (2013-12-02). "A visit to the Port Harcourt zoo". The Punch. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  4. ↑ "Port Harcourt Zoo (Port Harcourt)". Wikimapia. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  5. ↑ "PH Zoo: RSG Targets World Standard". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2014-06-07.


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