Área de identidad
Tipo de entidad
Entidad colectiva
Forma autorizada del nombre
Lahore Zoo
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Área de descripción
Fechas de existencia
1872
Historia
Established in 1872, Lahore Zoo is one of the largest zoos in Pakistan. It is currently managed by the Forest, Wildlife and Fisheries department of the Government of Pakistan. It is the third oldest zoo in the world. Lahore Zoo has its beginnings in a small aviary donated by Lala Mela Ram in 1872 to the Lahore Municipal Corporation. Over time the animal collection increased and the zoo expanded. It later began to take interest in conservation, education and research in addition to providing recreational facilities to the public