Bangladesh National Zoo
| Bangladesh National Zoo | |
|---|---|
Zoo Entrance | |
| 23°48′46″N 90°20′41″E / 23.812674°N 90.3446102°E | |
| Date opened | 23 June 1974 |
| Location | Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Land area | 186 acres (75 ha) |
| No. of animals | 2150 |
| No. of species | 191 |
| Annual visitors | 3,000,000 |
| Major exhibits | Royal Bengal tiger, estuarine crocodile, impala, emu, Lion, black bear |
Bangladesh National Zoo, (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is a zoo located in the Mirpur section of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wildlife, and attracts about three million visitors each year. On 5 February 2015, the name was changed from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo.
Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Bangladesh National Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends and holidays. The zoo is also known for its poor conditions for animals and the corruption of its officials.
The yearly budget of Bangladesh National Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals.