The Shanghai Zoo opened an Africa Area yesterday, after a year's
renovation. Most Africa-originated animals living in the zoo have
been moved to the new area, which occupies 4.5 square kilometers,
Shanghai Daily reported.
The new display area cost five million yuan (US$625,000) to
build.
Visitors take a close look at an ostrich
at a new Africa Area in the Shanghai Zoo yesterday. The display
area cost five million yuan (US$625,000) to build and covers 4.5
square kilometers. About 30 animals from more than 10 breeds have
been moved to the area.
(Shanghai Daily February 16, 2007)
