- Lahore Zoo
The Lahore Zoo in
Lahore , Punjab,Pakistan , established in1872 , was once considered one of the largest zoos inAsia .History
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 136species including 996bird s of 82 species, 49reptile s of 08 and 336mammal s 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. Since its transfer to Wildlife Department 1982 there have occurred a number of changes in housing the exhibits, layout of buildings, landscape pattern, administration etc with these initiative/development it become self-financing organization and now it is self-reliant. It 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 abotanical garden .Mission
"“To carry out ex-situ conservation of species and to actively contribute to Pakistan’s International commitment in terms of the Convention on Biological Diversity in addition to provide excellent educational and recreational facilities”."
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Karachi Zoological Gardens External links
* [http://www.lahorezoo.com.pk/ Official Website of Lahore Zoo]
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