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The
National
Zoological
Park,
Delhi,
also
known
as
the
Delhi
Zoo,
is
a
zoo
located
in
Pragati
Maidan,
New
Delhi.
It
is
one
of
the
largest
zoos
in
India
and
is
home
to
over
1,300
animals
of
over
170
species.
The
zoo
was
established
in
1959
and
was
initially
known
as
the
Delhi
Zoo.
In
1982,
it
was
given
the
status
of
the
National
Zoological
Park
with
the
idea
of
it
being
the
model
zoo
of
the
country.
The
Delhi
Zoo
is
spread
over
an
area
of
176
acres
and
is
divided
into
different
zones,
including
the
mammalian
zone,
the
avian
zone,
the
reptile
zone,
and
the
aquarium.
The
zoo
also
has
a
nocturnal
animal
house,
a
butterfly
enclosure,
and
a
children's
park.
Some
of
the
popular
animals
at
the
Delhi
Zoo
include:
Tigers
Lions
Leopards
Elephants
Rhinos
Giraffes
Zebras
Hippopotamuses
Gorillas
Orangutans
Chimpanzees
Snakes
Lizards
Crocodiles
Penguins
Flamingoes
Peacocks
The
Delhi
Zoo
is
a
popular
tourist
destination
and
is
also
a
popular
spot
for
locals
to
relax
and
enjoy
the
company
of
animals.
The
zoo
is
well-maintained
and
the
animals
are
well-cared
for.
The
zoo
also
has
a
number
of
educational
programs
for
children
and
adults.
In
addition
to
being
a
popular
tourist
destination,
the
Delhi
Zoo
also
plays
an
important
role
in
conservation
and
research.
The
zoo
is
a
member
of
the
World
Association
of
Zoos
and
Aquariums
(WAZA)
and
is
committed
to
the
conservation
of
endangered
species.
The
zoo
also
has
a
number
of
research
programs
on
various
aspects
of
animal
biology
and
conservation.
The
Delhi
Zoo
is
a
valuable
asset
to
the
city
of
Delhi
and
to
the
country
as
a
whole.
It
is
a
place
where
people
can
learn
about
the
natural
world
and
appreciate
the
beauty
of
animals.
The
zoo
also
plays
an
important
role
in
conservation
and
research.
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