Bangladesh National Zoo Mirpur Dhaka I All Aminals In Mirpur Zoo

The capital city of Bangladesh Dhaka contains the Bangladesh National Zoo which is situated in the Mirpur neighborhood. About three million people visit the zoo annually which is home to many native and exotic animals. As of February 5 2015 the zoo's name has changed from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock runs the largest zoo in Bangladesh, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka Zoo which was founded in 1974. The zoo draws about 10000 people each day with numbers rising on weekends and public holidays. The zoo is also infamous for the inhumane treatment of its animals and the dishonest behavior of its staff.
The yearly budget of Dhaka Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 million is spent on feeding the animals. The zoo is currently home to 2150 animals from 134 species.
The zoo exhibits 58 species of mammals including elephants cheetahs rhinos zebras waterbucks otters hyenas deer giraffes impala black bears tapirs hippos lions many species of monkeys chimpanzees baboons and Bengal tigers.
The aviaries at the zoo house more than 1500 birds representing 91 species including peacocks rhea African gray parrots cassowary owls ostrich emus teals finches babblers owls vultures and eagles. The two lakes at the zoo also host migratory water birds each winter.
Visitors can also see 13 species of reptiles including snakes and crocodiles and 28 species of fish.
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