It is a well known fact that, due to the diversity of climates across the globe, different species, be it animal or plant, thrive in different corners of the earth. For instance, while the African continent and the Tasmanian state are popular for safaris to observe animals species such as elephants, giraffes and cheetahs in the wild, one cannot, and does not, expect the same in a country or continent with a cooler climate such as Greenland or Antarctica. The ability to view such species is then restricted to what one can read in books or witness in movies. However, with the advent of zoos, generations today are able to witness such species from across the globe in one common space. For those staying in Melbourne accommodation apartments, the Royal Melbourne zoo is one such example.
Located a mere ten minute drive away from Oaks on William, the Zoo is known by a multitude of names but is most popularly called the Melbourne Zoo. Home to over three hundred and twenty species from the across the world, the zoo spans over four kilometres. The oldest zoo in Australia, the Melbourne Zoo was open in 1862 for the express purpose of providing animals that had made a long sea trip to Australia from England the opportunity to acclimatise to the new climate and natural surroundings. However, in a few years, the zoo began to publicly display the animals and has now, in the 21st century, grown to be a large zoological garden.
The Melbourne Zoo has a number of exhibits. One such exhibit is ‘Trails of the Elephants’ which features five elephants from Asia, and another is the Butterfly House that is home to a number of tropical butterfly species. The Asian Rainforest exhibit is home to Sumatran Tigers, Asian birds and otters while the Orangutan Sanctuary is called home by two families of Orangutans. Other exhibits include the Reptile House, the African Rainforest and the Lion Park, all of which are designed to provide a patron exposure to as many species as possible.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.