National Zoo of Bangladesh

In various kinds of tourist places an animal zoo
also can be the tourist attraction and enjoyable for people. Dhaka Zoo, which is the national zoo of Bangladesh has the appearance, become a tourist attraction of world wide. It's the biggest zoo of Bangladesh, stayed in Mirpur in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A biggest number of animals are in Dhaka zoo. Moreover about 3 million visitors from native to abroad are coming here to visit these animals.

The zoo takes 186-acre (75 ha) for arranging animals and main office, established in 1974 under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends.

The budget of Dhaka zoo for one year is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals.

In kinds of various animals more than 165 species of 2000 animals are here and the quantity increase every year. So that tourists or visitors can get new animals to see with new species. It's very attractive for them to see new kinds of native and non-native animals in front of eyes from world wide. This is the reason of increasing visitors per year at the zoo.

Visitors to the Dhaka Zoo will appreciate the way the animal enclosures are designed to make each occupant feel at home by mimicking the animal’s natural environment as closely as possible. Of course, the animals are safely behind bars, but the overall appearance of the zoo, with its tree-lined pathways and two large tranquil lakes that host migratory waterfowl each winter, gives one the impression of being out in the country rather than within the boundaries of one of the busiest cities in Bangladesh.

Mammals at the zoo include 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.

The aviaries at the Dhaka Zoo has more than 1,500 birds from 90 species, and visitors can expect to see peacocks, Rhea, African gray parrots, cassowary, owls, ostrich, emus, teals, finches, babblers, owls, vultures, eagles and too many others to mention. Visitors are always fascinated by the crocodiles and snakes at Dhaka Zoo, while the museum provides many informative displays relating to the animals as well as the history of the zoo.

A particularly popular activity at Dhaka Zoo is going for an elephant-back ride, or for those who have a fear of heights, horseback rides are also available. A visit to Dhaka Zoo is not only entertaining, but educational too, as visitors get to know more about animals found in Bangladesh, as well as animals from other parts of the world.

Location: Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Close Days: Sunday, but if there is any government Holiday on
Sunday then it remains open that day.
Visiting Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm from September-
October and March-April; 8am-6.30pm from May-
August and 8am-5pm from November-February
Entry Fee: tk. 10/entrants [50-100% discount for study team of educational institute, orphanage and mental & physical  disable peoples group]
Tel: 8035035, 9002020, 9002738, 9003252