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Ueno Zoo and its collection
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The Ueno Zoo, located in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, is a 14.3-hectare zoo managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. As Japan's oldest zoo, it has a rich history dating back to its opening on March 20, 1882.
Access to Ueno Zoo
The Ueno Zoo is easily accessible via several public transportation networks. It is served by Ueno Station, Keisei Ueno Station, and Nezu Station, which are part of the JR East, Tokyo Metro, and Keisei Electric Railway networks respectively.
Animal Diversity at Ueno Zoo
Ueno Zoo is home to a diverse range of wildlife, with more than 2,600 individuals representing over 500 species. The zoo is particularly known for its giant pandas. After the death of Ling Ling in 2008, the zoo was without a panda for the first time since 1972. However, in February 2011, two new giant pandas arrived from the Chinese Wolong Nature Reserve.
Zoo Layout and Animal Distribution
The Ueno Zoo is divided into two sections, connected by the Aesop Bridge, built in 1961. The eastern garden is home to a variety of animals including giant pandas, sika deer, Japanese squirrels, and Asian elephants, among others. The western garden houses species such as red pandas, western grey kangaroos, African penguins, and reticulated giraffes, to name a few.
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