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City Park Japanese Macaque Enclosure

City Park Japanese Macaque Enclosure

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City Park Japanese Macaque Enclosure

Name: City Park Japanese Macaque Enclosure
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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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1. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from East Tamar

25.2km

02:13

420m

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2. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from Loch Lea

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3. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from West Launceston

38.6km

02:39

450m

460m

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Dave

January 30, 2022

City Park dates back to the 1820s, when it was established by the Launceston Horticultural Society. Ownership was transferred to the Launceston City Council in 1863. The park was expanded to include several buildings, a conservatory, and botanical gardens.

The City Park snow monkeys carry on the long tradition of exotic creatures being showcased in Launceston. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, deer, brown bears, wallabies, even the mysterious thylacine called City Park home, but it was a troupe of Rhesus monkeys that proved to be its most popular residents. After the last of the park’s beloved Rhesus monkeys passed away in 1979, Launceston’s sister city, Ikeda, Japan, gifted the city with 10 macaques. In turn, Launceston gifted Ikeda with 10 wallabies.

Known for their ability to adapt and acclimatize to new environments, the macaques were well-suited to Tasmania’s cold, wet climate and quickly became the city’s favorite attraction. The monkey enclosure was designed to reflect the natural habitats of Japanese macaques, with branches to swing from and a pool to swim in. Today, City Park is home to 20 macaques and counting.

The snow monkey enclosure is free to visit and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (April - September) and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (October - March). It is located at the Cameron Street side of City Park, around the corner from the City Park Radio building.

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Location: Tasmania, Australia

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City Park Japanese Macaque Enclosure

1. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from East Tamar

2. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from Loch Lea

3. Pod Inn Capsule Hotel – The Old Umbrella Shop loop from West Launceston

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