Islamabad Zoo

Islamabad Zoo
Date opened	1978^[1]
Location	Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinates	33°44′3.47″N 73°3′32.81″E / 33.7342972°N 73.0591139°E / 33.7342972; 73.0591139Coordinates: 33°44′3.47″N 73°3′32.81″E / 33.7342972°N 73.0591139°E / 33.7342972; 73.0591139
Land area	82 acres (33 ha)^[2]
Number of animals	~600
Number of species	?
Annual visitors	~1 million ^[1]

Islamabad Zoo (Urdu: اسلام آباد چڑیا گھر‎), previously Marghazar Zoo, is an 82-acre (33 ha) zoo in Islamabad Capital Territory. It was opened in 1978,^[1] and is under the administration of Capital Development Authority of Pakistan.^[2]

History

The zoo started in 1978 as a refuge for leopards, spotted deer, and Indian gazelle found in the region.^[1] It soon gained popularity and became a part of the Japanese garden. An aviary was later constructed. The Capital Development Authority devised a plan in August 2008 to upgrade and extend the zoo as a recreational area and wildlife sanctuary. The estimated cost of the project is 1407.8 million Pakistani rupees.^[2]

Animal Abuse

Islamabad Zoo has violated animal welfare rights and continues to mistreat animals. The only elephant, for instance, is chained in small pit surrounded by its feces and urine.^[3]

Animal list

Plains zebras at the zoo

Aves

Mammals

Reptiles

Notes

1 2 3 4 "Islamabad Zoo presents a deserted look". nation.com.pk. The Nation. 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
1 2 3 "Development of Marghazar Zoo, Islamabad". cda.gov.pk. Capital Development Authority. 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
↑ Animal Cruelty

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