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National
Zoological Park or Delhi Zoo is one of the
finest zoos in Asia and is located near
Purana Qila or Vieux Fort. It covers a vast
area of 214 acres and was established in
1959. It aims to provide natural habitats
of more than 2000 species of animals and
birds that were brought here from different
parts of India and other continents such
as Africa, America, Australia, etc. Delhi
Zoo is proving to be an idyllic picnic spot
in the winter. The serenity and greenery
here seem very pleasant and offers a delightful
respite from the daily life of the city.
The winding trail to lead
the administrative building, with a library
on the right side, where you can get all
the information on animals, birds, plants
and rare animal species in India. Visitors,
particularly children, love to see chimpanzees,
hippos, Spider monkey, Africa Wild Buffalo,
Gir Lion and zebras, aquatic animals and
birds as Macaque, Banteng, Emu, hyenas ,
Axis Deer, deer, Peafowl, pigs and deer
Jaguar. The Metro Reptile Home complex displays
a wide range of snakes as King Cobra &
Pythons.
In addition, there are
over 200 varieties of trees, including hanging
deep yellow Alamtas Hedges, drought-resistant
trees Lahura and Bistendu Delhi. Zoo Delhi
also has an early 17th century Kos Minar,
which was built by Jehangir, son of Emperor
Akbar. You can admire the vastness of the
zoo, as you climb up the door of red sandstone.
The Zoo is an all-time favorite among children.
It offers facilities such as vans and mobile
cafeteria for food, drinking water and parks
to rest. You can visit the zoo throughout
the year every day except Monday.
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