National Zoo, Dhaka
The biggest zoo in Bangladesh is the National Zoo at Mirpur in Dhaka. Established in 1974, the Dhaka Zoo has been developed and improved over the years and is easily the best zoo in Bangladesh. This is one of the most popular places in Dhaka for visiting, not only for the foreign people but also for the Bangladeshi people from all over the country.
The Dhaka Zoo contains a large variety of native and non-native animals. Mammals at the zoo include elephant, panther, rhinoceros, zebra, waterbuck, otter, hyena, deer, giraffes, impala, black bear, tapir, hippo, lion and many different species of monkeys as well as chimpanzees and baboons. The majestic Royal Bengal Tigers are a highlight of the Dhaka Zoo which is one of the best attractions of this Zoo. Many of the animals, including the zebras, giraffes, impalas, hippos, waterbuck and rhinoceros were brought to Bangladesh from South Africa, and have adapted well to their new surroundings. The hippo enclosure contains a sizable lake covered in aquatic greenery that the hippos seem to thoroughly enjoy.
