Welsh Mountain Zoo facts for kids
| Date opened | 1963 |
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| Location | Colwyn Bay, Conwy County, Wales |
| Land area | 37 acres (15 ha) |
| Coordinates | 53°17′38″N 3°44′52″W / 53.2939°N 3.7479°W |
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a zoological garden located near the town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy County, Wales. The zoo was opened on 18 May 1963 by the wildlife enthusiast and naturalist Robert Jackson. The zoo covers an area of 37 acres (15 ha).
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Recent additions
2006 - The arrival of a pair of endangered snow leopards and the breeding of the very first Bactrian camel in Wales followed. Caracaras have now been placed in the old condor aviary. Margay are another recent addition to the collection.
The zoo's next development project is the construction of a new tropical house for reptiles and new alligator facilities. Work began in 2007 with the demolition of the old tortoise and cactus house.
Species list
Mammals
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Birds
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Reptiles
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Amphibians
African bullfrog Phantasmal Poison Frog
Invertebrates
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Children's Farm animals
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