Dictionary of Sydney

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Zoological Gardens Moore Park

Zoo

Zoo opened at Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park, now the site of Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls high schools. When the site became too small the government granted land north of the harbour. The original bear pit can still be seen beside Anzac Parade.

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Milestone
Opened
1884
Closed
1917
Position
1883
Type