zoo · botanic garden · playground
Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
An outdoor zoo in Hong Kong Island
Today: light drizzle · 31°C
Light showers expected — plan for indoor spells
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap · HKD
Allow
2-3 hours
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 1–14
Photo credits
Photo: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens fountain 22-04-2026(1).jpg by LN9267 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Look for birds, mammals and reptiles, then switch to plant spotting in the gardens. The playground and fountain terrace give children another reason to pause in this historic green space above Central.
The eastern and western sections connect through a pedestrian subway. Choose a manageable route rather than trying to see every enclosure, and check which areas are open before travelling: the greenhouse closes earlier than the animal sections.
What parents should know
Look for birds, mammals and reptiles, then switch to plant spotting in the gardens.
Opening hours
Different area opening times
Fountain Terrace Garden: 05:00–22:00; greenhouse and Education & Exhibition Centre: 09:00–16:30; mammals section and other areas: 06:00–19:00.
Cost
Admission
Admission to the gardens is free.
Location and map
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