Bangladesh National Zoo Mirpur মিরপুর চিড়িয়াখানা

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] Bangladesh National Zoo Zoo Entrance  Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Interactive map of Bangladesh National Zoo 23.812674°N 90.3446102°EDate opened23 June 1974[1]LocationMirpur, Dhaka, BangladeshLand 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, Lion, black bearWebsitehttp://www.dhakazoo.org/  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. #zoo #mirpur #mirpur #mirpur_ajk #mirpurzoo