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. Dhaka Zoo is home to more than
2,000 animals from 165 species and is a popular place
to spend the day, both for Bangladeshis and international
visitors.
Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka Zoo is the largest
zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock.[2] The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends[3] and holidays.
The yearly budget of Dhaka Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals.
Dhaka Zoo: A Father Son Tour to Dhaka Zoo on 16th October 2014
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