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Kong. They were developed between 1861 and 1871. Albany Road runs through the eastern garden, which is home to an extensive collection of birds, while the western garden, opened in 1871, houses mammalian and reptilian exhibits. The botanical section is largely in the eastern garden.

Despite the urban surroundings, the gardens provide a viable conservation centre for endangered species. Fourteen endangered species of mammals, birds and reptiles lived there in 2010. The bird collection is one of the most comprehensive in Asia, comprising about 380 birds of 120 species. Fifteen of these species have reared offspring. The mammal collection consists of about 60 animals of 16 species, mainly primates.

More than 900 species of trees, shrubs, creepers and foliage plants thrive in the gardens. The medicinal plant collection established in 1987 and a greenhouse built in 1993 have generated special public interest in 500 or more species of herbs, orchids, ferns and indoor plants. A new education and exhibition centre was completed in 2008 to provide teaching facilities for participants in guided visits and for the display of botanical and zoological specimens.

Hong Kong Park

Opened in 1991, Hong Kong Park is located at the former military barracks in Central District and occupies an area of about eight hectares. The park, which blends modern design into the natural landscape, features flowing water as its central motif and has artificial waterfalls, streams and ponds.

Major facilities in the park include an aviary, a conservatory, a vantage point for viewing the city, an Olympic Square, squash centre, sports centre, children's playground and a restaurant. The aviary resembles a tropical rainforest in which about 600 birds of 80 different species are kept, including hornbills and pelicans. In 2010, eight bird species in the aviary reared offspring, notably the Java Sparrow, Bali Mynah, Crested Pigeon, Emerald Dove, Green Imperial Pigeon, White-necked Myna, Black-capped Lory and Rainbow Lorikeet.

The conservatory has three sections: the 'Display Plant House', 'Dry Plant House' and 'Humid Plant House'. Adjustable environmental control equipment is installed in these houses to simulate different climatic conditions for plants from arid regions and tropical environments. An expo mascot 'HaiBao' was displayed at the park from June to November, 2010 to promote the Shanghai Expo.

The International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration World Congress Hong Kong 2010

In 2010, LCSD hosted the 22nd International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration (IFPRA) World Congress at the Hong Kong City Hall from November 15-18. It was organised jointly by the LCSD and the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association.

The congress theme was 'Quality Services - Parks, Recreation and Tourism'. The congress featured a balanced mix of speeches and presentations, trade exhibitions,