Located on the southern flank of the Rock of Monaco, Rainier III's Zoological Gardens were established in 1954 by Prince Rainier III. The gardens are home to nearly 250 animals representing about 50 species: exotic birds, turtles, caimans, hippopotamuses, reptiles, primates and farm animals. None of the animals here were purchased! What makes Rainier III's Zoological Gardens unique is that their animals were all donated, or were abandoned or seized by customs. For nearly 35 years, the biggest draw in the one-hectare park has been the hippopotamus Pollux. The Zoological Gardens adopted Pollux in June 1986, after the Amar-Carrington circus closed down.
A souvenir from my trip to French Riviera 2024
Date: April 13
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