City Park: Launceston

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Launceston, TAS, Australia

Quite commonly known to many as "The Monkey Park"

Established in the 1820's, the Launceston City Park is now an important part of cultural life in Launceston and also a heritage park. It includes many gardens and also Monkey Island, that house the famous Macaque Monkeys. The monkeys are separated from visitors by a glass wall and small moat. The park also has a few memorials and statues. The most prominent building at the park it the Albert Hall.

Festivale is a popular event held at the park every February.

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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)