
zoo in Nassau, The Bahamas
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre in Nassau, The Bahamas opened in 1937 though the work of the Jamaican horticulturist, Hedley Vivian Edwards. From the Latin Ardua astrum, Ardastra means "Striving for the stars". In the 1950s, the Bahamian government brought flamingoes with the intention of breeding, as they had become rare there. In 1982 the gardens were bought by the Bahamian citizen Norman Solomon, who started the first Bahamian zoo. Best known for its flamingos, the zoo now has about 200 animals.

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is located in Nassau, The Bahamas. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 25.0759 and longitude -77.3617.
The zoo was established in 1982, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo in Nassau, The Bahamas... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in The Bahamas.
