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 Obio-Akpor, 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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