Montpellier Zoological Park Facts
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Henri de Lunaret donated his estate of Valletta, nearly 350 hectares of land to the city of Montpellier.
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Montpellier Zoological Park opened its doors in 1964.
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The zebra was the first species introduced in the Montpellier Zoological Park.
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Montpellier Zoological Park is the second largest Zoo park in France.
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A Plaque was instructed in honour of the Harkis Veterans, who helped to build the park in 1964.
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The Amazonian Greenhouse is the largest tropical greenhouse in France.
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Since the parks opening day in 1964, The park has expanded twice.
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There are 130 Animal species and around 1104 Animals.
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