Dhaka Zoo

     
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                          Name of the Zoo: Dhaka Zoo
                          Country: Bangladesh
                          Position: Dhaka, Mirpur-1

Introduction:

Dhaka Zoo is the most famous tourist destination of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh.  It regards 16 km beginning the Centro of Dhaka capital. About 10,000 visitors visit this Zoo every day. with the number increasing during the weekends.  The Zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wild life.The Zoo Established in 1974, The 37 year old Zoo is located on 186 acres of land in the Mirpur area of the city, and is home to approximately 2,200 animals of 157 species. There are 61 species of birds, 57 species of mammals, 28 species of fish and 11 species of reptiles.

Details:

The zoo exhibits 57 species are mammals, including elephant, cheetah, rhinoceros, zebra, waterbuck, otter, hyena, deer, giraffes, impala, black bear, tapir, hippo, lion and many different species of monkeys, as well as chimpanzees and baboons. The majestic Royal Bengal Tigers are a highlight of the Dhaka Zoo-which is fitting, seeing as it is the national animal of Bangladesh. Many of the animals, including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, hippos, waterbuck and rhinoceros were brought to Bangladesh from South Africa and have adapted well to their new surroundings. The hippo enclosure contains a sizable lake covered in aquatic greenery that the hippos seem to thoroughly enjoy.