Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Zoo
Urban zoo and botanic gardens in Central Hong Kong
Urban zoological and botanical gardens in Central and Western District offering plant collections and small animal enclosures; popular for short city walks, school groups and quick wildlife sightings amid Hong Kong Island's mid-level neighborhoods.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens at a Glance#
Address: Albany Road, Central, Hong Kong
Website: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/hkzbg/
Hours: Daily 6:00am-11:00pm
Admission: Free
How to Get to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens#
Located in Central, Hong Kong. From Central MTR Station, take Exit C and walk uphill via Garden Road/Upper Albert Road or take the Peak tram and alight for a short walk. Several buses and taxis serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens#
- Enter via the Arbuthnot Road/Upper Albert Road paths to avoid the steeper steps from the lower gate.
- Visit early morning for the park's birdlife and quiet paths, or after dusk to see the city's lights from the gardens' upper terraces.
- Look for the old lion statues and the Victorian-era greenhouses - small details many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens#
Visit in autumn-spring for pleasant weather; early mornings are best for quiet and birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens#
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2153 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 47 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 72 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 19° - 24° | 22° | 169 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 312 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 359 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 328 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 395 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 258 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 27° | 24° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 20° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
