Lahore Zoo
Lahore Zoo was established in 1872. Lahore Zoo was once considered one of the largest zoos in Asia. It was started as a small aviary that was donated by Lal Mahundra Ram. Gradually Lahore Zoo developed and its animal collection also increased, today the Lahore Zoo houses about 1381 animals of 136 species including 996 birds of 82 species, 49 reptiles of 08 and 336 mammals of 45 species. It remained under the management of Lahore Municipal Corporation from 1872 to 1923. Lahore Zoo is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible to the people belonging to all walks of life. This zoo also contains a botanical garden.
Finally the management of Lahore Zoo was entrusted to the Wildlife & Parks Department in
1982. During the period 1872 to 1982, it remained a small entity
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