Lahore Zoo
The Lahore Zoo in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, established in 1872, was once considered one of the largest zoos, if not the largest zoo, in Asia.
It started as a small aviary that was donated by Lal Mahundra Ram. Gradually it developed and its animal collection also increased, today the 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. Thereafter, its control was given to Deputy Commissioner, Lahore until 1962. Then its management was placed under the Livestock and Dairy Development Department. 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 with very little development taking place.
The following pictures were taken recently at the zoo, which is not only a zoo, but also a beautiful botanical garden.
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