Guyana Zoo

Guyana Zoo (officially Guyana Zoological Park) is a zoo located in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The zoo officially opened in 1952, but its grounds had been used as botanical gardens since 1895. Some of its most popular attractions are harpy eagles and manatees.[1]

Guyana Zoological Park
Date opened1952
LocationGeorgetown, Guyana
Coordinates6.80605°N 58.146311°W / 6.80605; -58.146311
WebsiteOfficial site

As of 2005, the zoo had approximately 25 staff.[2]

The Calgary Zoo has partnered with Guyana Zoo as "sister" zoos.[3]

References
  1. "Meet the Animals". Georgetown, Guyana: Guyana Zoological Park. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  2. "About the Zoo". Georgetown, Guyana: Guyana Zoological Park. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  3. "Guyana Zoo". Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Calgary Zoo. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
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