Question

Differentiate between zoological parks and botanical gardens.

Answer 1

A botanical garden is defined as that place, where different varieties of plants are cultivated. A zoological park is a place where wild animals are kept under human observation in the natural environment.

Complete answer:
The difference between zoological parks and botanical gardens are:

Zoological parks	Botanical gardens
A zoological park is a facility in which animals are placed within enclosures, cared for, displayed to the public, and may be used for study.	A Botanical garden is a place dedicated to the growing, gathering, preservation, and exhibition of a broad range of plants labeled with their botanical names.
The main purpose of setting zoological parks is to maintain ecological balance in the environment and conserve wildlife.	Botanical gardens are established for the scientific study of plants.
They save species from extinction and other dangers.	They give the medicine, the ornaments, and fresh air.
Example- National Zoological Park of Delhi.	Example- National Botanical Garden of Lucknow.

A herbarium is a gathering of preserved plant specimens (whole plants or plant parts) and used for scientific study.
Sanctuary is a place of shelter where injured, abandoned, and abused wildlife is allowed to live in peace in their natural environment without any human interference.

Note:
- Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting animal species and their habitats. It is achieved partially through the Endangered Species Act that conserves wild animal populations.
- There are seventy- two zoological parks in India. It is also known as a zoo or conservation center.
- A botanical name is a scientific name given for plants by the ‘International Code of Nomenclature for cultivated plants’.