The New Hope Gardens and Zoo
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Transcript of The New Hope Gardens and Zoo
February 7, 2006
The New The New Hope Zoo Hope Zoo
and and GardensGardens
HOPE ESTATES LAYOUT- Aerial View
ZooExpansion area
Coconut park
Gardens
Total of 230 acres(90ha)
FOUNTAIN GARDEN
MAZE
MICRODAM
LILY POND
Nature Preservation FoundationA duly incorporated company that is a non-profit, non-governmental body formed by the stakeholders of the Hope Estates namely National Wildlife Foundation (NWF), Fairshare Ltd.and the Jamaica Orchid Society (JOS)Leased to the NPF by the Commissioner of lands for a period of 49 years from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2053. Assumed responsibility of the Estates on May 16, 2005.Approved as a charitable organization
NPF’s Mission Statement
To develop and manage Hope Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens as a sustainable facility for environmental education, applied research, recreation, wildlife and flora conservation for Jamaica and the region; and to position the facility as part of the Tourism Product
Partnerships to support the Mission
Government of JamaicaPrivate Sector Donor agencies locally and internationalTertiary institutionsMultiple embassies and consulatesInternational Gardens and ZoosCommunity groupsOther non-government organizations
Memories of times past
Proposed developments for the Gardens
Botanical museum and herbarium
Installation of lighting and fencing
Redesign of entrances
Historic Entrance
Main entrance (east gate)
Gazebos and guard houses
SCENIC AVENUES
DIVI –DIVI WALK
Sunken Gardens
EVENT SPACES
The Orchid house
Fountain garden
MAZE
Butterfly and Blind gardens
Conservation and research
Ornamental gardens
Plant nursery
The Plant Nursery- cost centre
Propagating cuttings in the
Misthouse
Sun-loving plants in Shadehouse
Misthouse
Hope Zoo - The New Concept
EXISTING ZOO –SINCE 1961
Plan of exhibit concept
Jamaican Paradise & Naturale
African outpost
The Americas
Biodiversity house
Jamaican fruit bat Croaking lizard, Gecko
Swallowtail butterfly
Dolphin
PROPOSED PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT
Crocodile
Black billed Parrot
Ocelots
Petting zoo
Phase 1 : Crocodile exhibit
Funding approved, construction to be started.Features to include
- underwater viewing section - feeding station - elevated walkway
Crocodile exhibit (aerial view)
Crocodile exhibit
Phase 1: Ocelot enclosure
Construction completedAwaiting sourcing and approval of importation of ocelots
Ocelot enclosure
Phase 1: Black billed parrot aviary
To house the endemic Jamaican black billed parrotEndangered species
Aviary - Black-billed parrot
Phase 1: Petting Zoo
Aim: to allow patrons to have close contact with the animals, domestic and non-domestic. Allows them to foster a greater appreciation for animals.
Petting zoo
EXISTING ENTRY
Administrative offices
Completed projects: Fountain Gardens
Completed projects: Shell Bandstand
Completed Projects: Petting Zoo
Completed projects: Vendor Kiosks at Entrance to Hope Zoo
Completed projects: Hardening of Shadehouse in Nursery
Completed projects: Annual Gardens
Completed Projects: Butterfly Gardens
Timelines for the Development of proposed projects Phase I
Year 1
Phase 1 Zoo Jamaican Paradise and Naturale
Approx. 7 – 10 mths
Animal Hospital Approx. 6 mths
Phase 1 Gardens (including fencing & lighting)
Approx. 8 mths
Orchid House Approx. 4 mths
Jogging Trail Approx. 3 mths
Ornamental Gardens Start
Nursery Development Approx. 6 mths
Timelines for the Development of proposed projects Phase II
Year 2 –3Phase 2 Zoo African Outpost
Start to completion
Phase 2 Gardens
Botanical Museum 1 year
JCDT Building Start
Theme Park (formerly Coconut Park)
Start
Roads and car parks Start
Ornamental Gardens Continuation
Timelines for the Development of proposed projects Phase III
Yr 3 –5
Phase 3 Zoo: The Americas
Start to completion
Phase 3 Gardens
Ornamental Gardens Continuation
Conservation & Research Facilities
Start
JCDT Building Completion