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The maps show the changes that have taken place at an Australian Zoo between 1960 and now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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WhyThis is aMap — it asks you to describe how a place changed.
SoWe split the points intoOverview(the overall change to the place)andKey changes(what was added, removed, moved or kept).
Overall, the zoo has undergone a substantial modernization, primarily characterized by the significant enhancement of its transportation infrastructure and accessibility.
The most striking developments are the establishment of two new entrances and the introduction of both a ferry service and a cable car system.
In 1960, the zoo was accessible via a northern harbour.
The eastern sector featured a Picnic Area adjacent to a Seal Show.
Centrally, enclosures for birds and chimpanzees were located near the Gift Shop, while the western area was designated for housing African and Australian animals.
Centrally, enclosures for birds and chimpanzees were located near the Gift Shop, while the western area was designated for housing African and Australian animals.
By the present day, access has been diversified with a new Entrance and ferry terminal by the harbour, and a second Entrance in the south-west.
By the present day, access has been diversified with a new Entrance and ferry terminal by the harbour, and a second Entrance in the south-west.
The cable car now runs from a station located in the central southern area, next to the Gift Shop, to the north-eastern part of the zoo near the new entrance and picnic area.
The original Gift Shop has been significantly expanded.
Furthermore, the central enclosures for birds and chimpanzees have been replaced by African Animals, whose former western habitat now houses 'Wild animals'.
Furthermore, the central enclosures for birds and chimpanzees have been replaced by African Animals, whose former western habitat now houses 'Wild animals'.
The Seal Show has been relocated from the north-eastern corner to a central position beside the African Animals enclosure, while the Picnic Area remains unchanged.
The Seal Show has been relocated from the north-eastern corner to a central position beside the African Animals enclosure, while the Picnic Area remains unchanged.
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The cable car now runs from a station located in the central southern area, next to the Gift Shop, to the north-eastern part of the zoo near the new entrance and picnic area.
By the present day, access has been diversified with a new Entrance and ferry terminal by the harbour, and a second Entrance in the south-west.
Centrally, enclosures for birds and chimpanzees were located near the Gift Shop, while the western area was designated for housing African and Australian animals.
The eastern sector featured a Picnic Area adjacent to a Seal Show.
The original Gift Shop has been significantly expanded.
The Seal Show has been relocated from the north-eastern corner to a central position beside the African Animals enclosure, while the Picnic Area remains unchanged.
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The most striking developments are the establishment of two new entrances and the introduction of both a ferry service and a cable car system.
Furthermore, the central enclosures for birds and chimpanzees have been replaced by African Animals, whose former western habitat now houses 'Wild animals'.
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