DG Khan Zoo
D.G. Khan Zoo (Urdu: ڈيره غازى خان چڑیا گھر) is a zoo located in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is operated by Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries department, Punjab.
| Date opened | 1983-1985 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Land area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Website | https://www.fwf.punjab.gov.pk/dgkhan_zoo |
History
It was established in 1983-1985 covering an area of 12 acres under the development scheme “Promotion of Wildlife and control of Hunting in D.G. Khan”. Now it has been re-named as “D.G. Khan Zoo”. In 2015, Provincial Minister of Punjab for Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, Muhammad Asif Malik, announced increased funding so that the zoo could purchase new animals.[2]
Facilities
Species and animals
The zoo has several animals and birds including Olive Baboon, Rhesus Monkey, Lion,[3] Emu, White Peafowl, Chukar partridge, Common Peafowl, and Grey Partridge.
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References
- "DG Khan Zoo". Forest, Wildlife & Fisheries Department.
- "Upgrades: 'Rs700,000 released for DG Khan zoo'". The Express Tribune. 7 February 2015.
- "Couples Completed: DG Khan, Vehari zoos get lion, lioness". The Express Tribune. 14 April 2018.
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