Bangladesh National Zoo

Bangladesh National Zoo
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23°48′46″N 90°20′41″E / 23.812674°N 90.3446102°E / 23.812674; 90.3446102
Date opened23 June 1974[1]
LocationMirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Land area186 acres (75 ha)[1]
No. of animals2150[1]
No. of species191[1]
Annual visitors3,000,000[1]
Major exhibitsRoyal Bengal tiger, estuarine crocodile, impala, emu, tapir, black bear

Bangladesh National Zoo, (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is a zoo located in the Mirpur section of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wildlife, and attracts about three million visitors each year. On 5 February 2015, the name was changed from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo.[2]

Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Bangladesh National Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.[3] The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends[4] and holidays. The zoo is also known for its poor conditions for animals and the corruption of its officials.[5]

The yearly budget of Bangladesh National Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals.

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  5. ^ Parveen, Shahnaz (6 July 2009). "Death lurks in Dhaka Zoo". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 February 2016.