Kankaria Zoo, Ahmedabad

Kamala Nehru Zoological Park, popularly known as Kankaria Zoo, was established in 1951 by Reuben David. This zoo is spread over 21 acres. The zoo has 450 mammals, 2,000 birds, 140 reptiles. The Kankaria Zoo also has a record of breeding rare species like pythons, crocodiles, bears and wild donkeys. Reuben David was awarded Padma Shri in 1974 for it.

This zoo is spread over 21 acres of land, which has a wealth of wild animals like tigers, lions, pythons, anacondas, snakes, elephants, albino (white). The Kankaria Zoo also has a record of breeding rare species like pythons, crocodiles, bears and wild donkeys.

1. The founder of the zoo was Reuben David Kankaria.
2. The official name of Kankaria Zoo is Kamala Nehru Zoological Park.
3. The zoo was rated the best zoo in the continent of Asia in 1974.
4.  This zoo is open from 9 am to 6.00 pm.
5. Zoo has been built by Sultan Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Shah II and Sultan Qutb-ud-din.
6. The festival of Kankaria Carnival is organized here every year in December.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-07 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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