Karachi Zoological Gardens

Karachi Zoological Gardens

Karachi Zoological Gardens (Urdu: باغ وحش كراچى ) is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in the year 1878 and was commonly called as Mahatma Gandhi Garden [ [http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/ZoosandBreedingCentersofPakistan/KarachiZoo.htm Wildlife of Pakistan - Karachi Zoo History] ] . After the independence of Pakistan, the name was changed to Karachi Zoological Gardens. Presently, total sanctioned strength of Karachi Zoo is 242 staff including 6 technical staff and the rest skilled or semi skilled workers/staff.It consists of a zoo, and several botanical gardens. Karachi Zoological Gardens is are of the most popular recreation areas in Karachi.

The zoo has a "Reptile House" which exhibits 13 species of snakes and lizards along with hatchlings of turtles and crocodiles. It also houses a Natural History Museum which contains preserved animals and is a place where people can come in and study the animals.

There is also a Mughal garden where there are beautiful roses surrounding fountains that lead to a structure straight from the Mughal era. All of there treats make the Karachi zoo a great place to visit.

An Indian elephant named "Anarkali" was an Indian elephant who brought the zoo fame for six decades. She died on July 19th, 2006.

Picture gallery

ee Also

* Safari Park, Karachi
* Lahore Zoo

References

External links

* [http://www.karachizoo.com.pk/index.html Karachi Zoo website]


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