The Dilli Zoo or National Zoological Park is located next to Purana Qila and it houses over one thousand varieties of animals, reptiles and birds. It also has nearly all varieties of deer found in the country. The White Tiger from Rewa, the Elephant, who plays a harmonica and the Leopard, are some of its highlights apart from the many endangered species of India seen in this National Zoological Park.
Leopard Cat, Indian Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Black Buck, Indian Gazelle and Lion-Tailed Macaque are some animals that one should especially see while on the zoo visit. Since the zoo is spread over a large area, the animals are provided with spacious enclosures and various facilities necessary for their survival in this artificial habitat.
The best way to explore The National Zoological Park is on foot; though battery operated vehicles are also available for nominal charges. The entire zoo premise can be seen in just 2 hours provided one follows the guiding arrow signs placed in the park. There’s a canteen as well in the zoo premises where one can fetch refreshments for rejuvenating while exploring the zoo. The basic facilities are present for the visitors like drinking water counters at various places inside the zoo.
Said to be one of the better laid out Zoological Parks of the country, Dilli zoo is also a favorite destination of the migratory birds. Every year during the winters the large lake at the entrance of Dilli zoo is thronged with numerous visitors including Storks, Ducks and other migratory water birds.
It is advisable to visit the zoological park in the early hours of its opening or late in the afternoon before it closes. Summer months should be avoided as most of the animals prefer to rest in their hideouts and are not easily seen though The Tigers and Bears can be seen cooling off in the moats surrounding their enclosures. Weekends & Public Holidays should be avoided, as it is very crowded during these days.
There are several varieties of flora also to be seen in the National Zoological Park. Here at the National Zoological Park, birds and animals live in an environment that in many ways resemble their natural habitat. The National Zoological Park not only provides a home for endangered species, but also helps them to breed in captivity. So that eventually they may once again thrive in the wild.
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