Lahore Zoo

Name : Lahore Zoo
Established : 1872
Address : 90 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam,Mall Road,Lahore
Contact : (042) 36314684
Website : www.lahorezoo.com.pk

History

The Lahore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It started as a small aviary that was donated by Lal Mahundra Ram. Gradually it developed and its animal collection also increased, today the Zoo houses about 1381 animals of 136 species including 996 birds of 82 species, 49 reptiles of 08 and 336 mammals of 45 species. It remained under the management of Lahore Municipal Corporation from 1872 to 1923. Thereafter, its control was given to Deputy Commissioner, Lahore until 1962. Then its management was placed under the Livestock and Dairy Development Department. Finally the management of Lahore Zoo was entrusted to the Wildlife & Parks Department in 1982. During the period 1872 to 1982, it remained a small entity with very little development taking place. Since its transfer to Wildlife Department 1982 there have occurred a number of changes in housing the exhibits, layout of buildings, landscape pattern, administration etc with these initiative/development it become self-financing organization and now it is self-reliant. It is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible to the people belonging to all walks of life.

Lahore Zoo can boast of a collage of old and young trees; 1280 trees of 71 species make the environment worth living and visiting; a complete ecosystem with at least 30 wild birds species at one time and about 100 species during the year besides the small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and the invertebrates; unique in Lahore

Mission

To carry out ex-situ conservation of species and to actively contribute to Pakistan 's International commitment in terms of the Convention on Biological Diversity in addition to provide excellent educational and recreational facilities

Timing of Lahore Zoo

Timings

Monday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Thursday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Friday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Sunday   -   9:00am-6:00pm

Tickets Price of Lahore Zoo

Senior Citizen   -   Free
Special Person   -   Free
Ticket Kid   -   Rs. 05
Ticket Adult   -   Rs. 15/- from 12 year and above