Downs' Zoological Gardens, Historical zoo in Fairmount, Halifax, Canada
The 40-acre zoological gardens featured ornamental flowers, trees, picnic areas, statues, walking paths, and a glass house containing a greenhouse with aviary.
Andrew Downs established North America's first scientific zoo north of Mexico in 1847, operating until his departure to New York City in 1868.
The gardens received international recognition through Andrew Downs' taxidermy work, earning medals at exhibitions in London, Dublin, and Paris.
The original location at 158 Dutch Village Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia contained a pond, bridge, waterfall, artificial lake with fountain, and forested areas.
Specimens collected from these gardens contributed to natural history museums and private collections across North America and Europe during the 19th century.
Inception: 1847
GPS coordinates: 44.64500,-63.62667
Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:33
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