The Shanghai Zoo opened an Africa Area yesterday, after a year's renovation. Most Africa-originated animals living in the zoo have been moved to the new area, which occupies 4.5 square kilometers, Shanghai Daily reported.

The new display area cost five million yuan (US$625,000) to build.

Visitors take a close look at an ostrich at a new Africa Area in the Shanghai Zoo yesterday. The display area cost five million yuan (US$625,000) to build and covers 4.5 square kilometers. About 30 animals from more than 10 breeds have been moved to the area.

(Shanghai Daily February 16, 2007)