Best Zoo (Chidiyaghar) in Delhi, India - Best Zoological Park

Hello friends, in today's article we are going to know about the best zoos in Delhi where you all can go. As you know due to the small forests in cities, wild animals are not seen. In such a situation, the question arises in the mind where can we see wild animals? As we know that due to less forests in cities, zoological parks are built by the government where animals are kept under care for tourists. Today through this article we will know about the 5 best zoos in Delhi where you can go for your entertainment.

1. National Zoological Park

National Zoological Park is one of the best zoos in Asia. It is located near Purana Qila in the capital of India, Delhi. This zoo of Delhi was designed in 1959 by Major Wineman of Sri Lanka and Carl Hagelbeck of West Germany. Delhi Zoo has 200 varieties of trees which are also used for medicinal importance. Apart from this, it is home to a large number of species of animals like birds, reptiles, and mammals. Some of the special attractions of the zoo include white tiger, gaur, jaguar, rhinoceros, elephant, brown-horned deer (Sangai), lion-tailed macaque, migratory birds (during winter), etc.

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2. Aravalli Biodiversity Park

Aravalli Biodiversity Park is located on the South Central Ridge, northwest of Vasant Vihar in the Indian capital Delhi. Its nearest metro station is Vasant Vihar Metro Station. The park is a sprawling Aravalli Biodiversity Park spread over 692 acres. The park has a nursery of several native plants where saplings are planted and grown every year during the monsoon season. Apart from this, the park is an eBird hotspot where a wide variety of bird species have been reported. This vast green corner is filled with small valleys and earthen structures of various depths, sizes, and shapes. It is the only place in the capital city that offers camping facilities to provide education about the environment to children.

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3.  Yamuna Biodiversity Park

Yamuna Biodiversity Park is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi, India. It is a 9770-hectare biodiversity area in Delhi, India. This biodiversity park has been developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) with the technical help of the Centre for Environmental Management (CEMDE) of Delhi University. According to Professor C.R. Babu of Delhi University, as of 2019, about 1,500 species of plants and animals and 200 species of birds have been found in it.

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