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Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park , New Delhi
About Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park
Located amidst of thriving urbane Delhi, National Zoological Park spreads over 176 acres. The plan to set up this zoo in New Delhi was formulated in 1952 and the park was launched in 1959. Spread over 180 acres it is an abode to species of 46 mammals, 34 birds and 12 reptiles along with 80 different kinds of abundant plant genus.
The right section has separate segments housing Zebras, Asiatic Lions, Hippopotamus, Spider Monkey, Wild Buffalo, Giraffes, etc. whereas in left part one can come across various migratory birds like Peafowl, Jaguar, Hyenas etc. In the center part, a basement is constructed for reptiles.
The park also happens to indulge in conservation initiatives belonging to the Central Zoo Authority, in collaboration with the other animal zoos of India. It’s not exactly brooding over history or adventure sports but a day spent in the Delhi Zoo can be most definitely be enjoyed with friends and family, or inquisitive minds contemplating over Charles Darwin’s theories.
Sometimes as a traveler you just need the companionship of gazing, curious creatures rather than hectic, blabbering humans. If you happen to be in the bustling national capital, you ought to have rendezvous with the animals of the National Zoological Park.
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Places to Visit near Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park
Pragati Maidan, Delhi
1.2 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
A venue with 150 acres of exhibit area, Pragati Maidan is an important attraction in Delhi. Pragati Maidan is fringed by Bhairon Road on south and...
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National Science Centre, Delhi
1.3 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Situated close to Pragati Maidan, the National Science Center actually serves as headquarters of National Council of Science Museums. Wide range...
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India Gate, Delhi
1.6 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
India Gate stands at Rajpath near Connaught Gate, this war memorial stands to remember those souls who fell fighting for the British during World...
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Purana Qila - Delhi, Delhi
1.7 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Sprawling on the banks of Yamuna River, constructed by Humayun and Sher Shah in 15th century, the Old fort majestically stands today as an...
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National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, Delhi
1.7 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Most people of Delhi would have crossed National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum near Pragati Maidan but missed out this awesome museum opposite...
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Mirza Ghalib's Tomb, Delhi
2.2 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
There would hardly be anyone who hasn’t heard of the poetry of one of the most renowned poets of all times, Mirza Ghalib. Ghalib held Delhi very...
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Shankar's International Dolls Museum - Delhi, Delhi
2.5 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
The International Dolls Museum in Delhi was setup by Mr.K.Shankar Pillai, a famous political cartoonist in 1965. The Museum houses nearly 6000...
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Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi
2.8 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Nizzamuddin Dargah, the shrine of Hazrat Nizzamudin, is one of the most fascinating places in Delhi. Constructed in 1562, the tomb is topped...
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Lodi Gardens, Delhi
2.8 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Spread over 90 acres, Lodi Garden is a park in New Delhi. The Lodi garden is an existing historical relic of the Lodi and Sayyid Dynasties which...
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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
3 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Humayun’s Tomb, the beautiful graveyard to about 150 rulers from the Mughal Dynasty, is where notable rulers such as Humayun himself and Bahadur...
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National Museum, New Delhi, Delhi
3 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Sandwiched between Janpath and Maulana Azad Road, National Museum of Delhi was established in 1949. One can come across arts and artefacts ranging...
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National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi, Delhi
3.3 km from Delhi Zoo - National Zoological Park - See map
Ministry of Environment and Forests of India manages the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi. Located on the Mandi House intersection,...
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