Kumasi Zoological Gardens

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Kumasi ZoonA zoological garden in KumasinnThe Kumasi Zoo (Kumasi Zoological Garden) is a zoo located in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The zoo occupies a 1.5-square-kilometre (370-acre) area between the Kejetia Bus Terminal, the old race course and the Kumasi Centre for National Culture.nnHistorynThe zoo was established in 1951 and officially opened in 1957 by the Asanteman Council to conserve nature and display indigenous wild animals of Ghana.nnAnimal speciesnIt has about 40 different species of animals, with individual animals numbering over 135. A notable feature is the thousands of bats that rest on trees in the zoo.

The place is mow under renovation.nInformation I gathered indicate that by December this year, it will be completed and opened to the public.nI cant wait to see the upgrade.nSee you there in December

Serene environment with a lot of trees. The facilities are old, it needs a facelift. There are a few animals too. Tourism experience is okay, not excellent though.

The tour guide was good in explaining things and it was very interesting seeing the lions and hyena. The rest of the animals to view were mostly birds and snakes. However, the chimpanzees are amazing and very interactive.