Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Lahore Zoo

Lahore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It started as a small aviary that was donated by Lal Mahundra Ram. Gradually it developed and its animal collection also increased, today the Zoo houses about 1381 animals of 136 species including 996 birds of 82 species, 49 reptiles of 08 and 336 mammals of 45 species. It remained under the management of Lahore Municipal Corporation from 1872 to 1923. The Lahore zoo attracts a large crowd throughout the year. Driving along the Sharah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, just ahead of the charring cross and opposite to the WAPDA House is the main gate of the Zoo.

Address: 92 Shahr-e-Quaid - e - Azam Mall Road, Lahore Pakistan
Phone: +92 42 6314684, +92 42 6314682
Email: info@lahorezoo.com.pk
Website: http://www.lahorezoo.com.pk

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