National Zoological Park,Delhi

Introduction:-

Delhi's National Zoological Park is one of the favourite hangout areas for families,particularly the ones with small kids. Located in the heart of the city,Delhi Zoo is spread in an area of 176-acres and is situates near the Old fort.

History Of National zoological Park:-

The Delhi zoo came decades later after New Delhi was built. Although the idea to have a zoo at the national capital was mooted in 1951,the park was inagurated in November 1959.In 1952 the Indian Boardfor Wildlife created a committee to look into creating a zoo for Delhi.The government of India was to develop the zoo and then turn it over to Delhi as a working enterprise. In 1953 the committee approved the location of the zoo, and in October 1955 it assigned N.D. Bachkheti of the Indian Forest Service to oversee the creation of the zoo.

Location Map for National Zoological Park,Delhi

About Species:-

The National Zoological Park houses about 1350 animalsand birds of over 130 species, sourced from across the globe. From the Royal Bengal Tiger to the Indian Rhinoceros,Swamp deer,Asiatic Lion,the Delhi Zoo houses them all.

Image Gallery National zoological Park,Delhi:-

Bengal Tiger

Scientific Classifcation

Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Family:	Felidae
Sub Family:	Pantherinae
Genus:	Panthera
Biological Name:	Panthera Tigris

Indian Rhinoceros

Scientific Classifcation Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Family: Rhinocerotidae Genus: Rhinoceros Biological Name: Rhinoceros Unicornis Swamp Deer Scientific Classifcation Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Family: Cervidae Sub-Family: Cervinae Genus: Rucervus Biological Name: Rucervus Duvaucelii Asiatic Lion Scientific Classifcation Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Family: Felidae Sub-family: Pantherinae Genus: Panthera Biological Name: Panthera leo persica Conclusion The Zoo Promotes environmental awareness. Alongsides its conservation efforts,the National Zoological Park plays a crucial role in promoting environmental awareness through initiatives.