Bangladesh National Zoo

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Dhaka Zoo, (Bengali: ঢাকা 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 wild life, and hosts about three million visitors each year.

Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh is home to more than 2,000 animals from 165 species, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends.

The yearly budget of Dhaka Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals.
Visiting Hours of Dhaka Zoo:
October-March: Open: 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM
April-September: Open: 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Close Day: Sunday
Zoo entrance fee: Tk10.00 per person, children below 2 years free. Zoo Museum inside zoo entrance fee: Tk.2.00 per person,
Contact Info of Dhaka Zoo: Tel: 8035035, 9002020.
Web: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Zoo