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Who organized the first zoo?

A zoo is a place where various animals are kept and shown. Why do we keep animals in zoos? The main reason is that everyone is interested in animals. Another purpose of zoos is to enable scientists to study the life of animals. The first known zoo in history appeared a very long time ago, in 1150 BC. e., by order of the Chinese emperor, and there were many animals, birds, fish in it. Although it was somewhat similar to our current zoos, there is still one very big difference.

Apparently, it was closed to the general public, and served only for the entertainment of the emperor and his courtiers. Since the organization and maintenance of the zoo costs a lot of money, in the old days only kings and wealthy lords were engaged in this. Many of them had collections of rare birds, fish, and all kinds of animals.

The first public zoo in the world opened in Paris in 1793. It was the famous Jardin de Plan. Animals were kept here, there was a museum, a botanical garden. The next major zoo was opened in 1829 in Regent's Park in London.

It was followed by the Berlin Zoo, opened in 1844, which became one of the best and most beautiful in the world. We have many zoos in England. The Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire is home to animals from all over the world, roaming freely throughout the picturesque area. The fences here are used only for security. Two more famous zoos are located in Bristol and Edinburgh.

Author: Likum A.

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