Tourist and travel guide for Gardens listed in: Zoological

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Gardens: Zoological

Very often, gardens will be a part of a zoo or zoological facility. Having a large amount of flora in one place means that a natural extension is showing animals in their natural habitats. Some zoos contain areas of natural and man-made flora which will be of great interest to garden lovers. The reverse is also true - if you're interesting in animals, you can bet that there are several gardens that specialize in sections featuring both animals and plants.

Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region:

	A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]
	A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews]
	Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews]