Beijing Zoo is located on Xizhimenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, covering an area of about 86 hectares and 8.6 hectares of water surface. It is the largest urban zoo in China. Beijing Zoo was formerly known as Agricultural Experimental Field, Natural Museum, Wansheng Garden, and Xijiao Park. It is the earliest zoo in China with the most animal species. It has a history of more than 100 years since the 32nd year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1906). There are streams, lakes, rockery paths, green forests and flowers, as well as children's playgrounds and animal activity areas in the park. The park is also equipped with service facilities such as restaurants and kiosks. The animal activity area of Beijing Zoo is 60,000 square meters. There are special buildings for various animals, such as rhino hall, hippo hall, lion and tiger mountain, bear mountain, monkey mountain, deer park, elephant house, antelope hall, giraffe hall, panda hall, marine beast hall, orangutan hall, amphibian and reptile hall, songbird hall, small zoo, etc. The rare animals that are native to China and have settled here include giant pandas, golden monkeys, Siberian tigers, white-lipped deer, elks (four-legged animals), ponies, and red-crowned cranes, as well as representative animals from all over the world, such as chimpanzees from Africa, kangaroos from Australia, jaguars, Mexican manatees, hairless dogs, and European bison. The Amphibian and Reptile Museum has two floors, with 90 large and small display boxes, displaying more than 100 species of reptiles from all over the world, including the world's largest crocodile - the saltwater crocodile.
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Interpretation of Beijing Zoo from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Beijing Zoo is a place that embodies the concept of "harmony between man and nature". In Taoist philosophy, nature and humans are interdependent and coexist harmoniously. In Beijing Zoo, various animals share this land with humans, reflecting the philosophical idea of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. At the same time, the various animals in the zoo show the diversity of biological organisms in nature from a microscopic perspective, which is consistent with the Confucian concept of "all things grow together without harming each other" and emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance. Interpretation of Beijing Zoo from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, Beijing Zoo can be seen as a place for humans to observe and learn about nature. In the philosophy of the Enlightenment, reason and science are tools for understanding the world. Beijing Zoo provides people with a platform to observe nature and learn biological knowledge up close, reflecting the human spirit of exploration of nature. At the same time, from the perspective of ethics, the zoo has also triggered discussions about animal rights and human responsibilities, which is closely related to the discussion of morality and ethics in Western philosophy, prompting people to think about how to satisfy human desire for natural knowledge while respecting animal welfare. Comprehensive interpretation Whether it is Eastern or Western philosophy, Beijing Zoo provides a unique perspective for us to think about the relationship between man and nature, and how to achieve sustainable development of human society on the premise of respecting nature and protecting biodiversity. It is not only a display window for biodiversity, but also a source of philosophical thinking, inspiring us to reflect deeply on the complex relationship between life, nature and human society.