Port Harcourt Zoo

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 1 October 1975.[1][2]

Port Harcourt Zoo
Date opened1 October 1975
LocationTrans Amadi, Rivers State, Nigeria
Coordinates4°48′40″N 7°2′48″E
Major exhibits67
OwnerState owned

Located within Trans Amadi, in 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 18 June 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. 26 September 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. Akasike, Chukwudi (28 July 2012). "Depleting wildlife in Port Harcourt". The Punch. Archived from the original on 4 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. Abah, Simon (2 December 2013). "A visit to the Port Harcourt zoo". The Punch. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  4. "Port Harcourt Zoo (Port Harcourt)". Wikimapia. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  5. "PH Zoo: RSG Targets World Standard". The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2014.


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