{"id":175346,"date":"2021-12-03T15:33:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T10:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=175346"},"modified":"2024-12-03T17:42:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T12:12:46","slug":"zoos-in-kathmandu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/zoos-in-kathmandu\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoos In Kathmandu: Visit The Central Zoo To Explore Wildlife In Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nepal\u2019s largest capital city Kathmandu provides its tourists with a plethora of historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and fascinating villages. If someone is traveling here to explore wildlife then the zoos in Kathmandu<\/strong> are a must visit. There is a lot that Kathmandu can offer visitors, and one of its well-reserved glories is the Central Zoo in Kathmandu Nepal. It was founded in the year 1932 by Prime Minister Rana. At first, it was a private zoo but later on, it got open to the public in 1956.<\/em><\/p>\n

About Central Zoo In Jawalakhel<\/h2>\n
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Worthy of appreciation is how the zoo came into existence when the rulers were more trigger-friendly than animal-friendly. Historians say that how the zoo\u2019s very premises were once stable grounds for a huge collection of animals of Rana Rulers at that time.<\/p>\n

The zoo is home to so many mammals, birds, and reptiles. From Asian elephants to four-horned antelopes, Himalayan blue sheep to water buffalo, Aldabra tortoise to Chinese alligator, this zoo has it all. The Hyacinth Macaw steals the spotlight of all the birds combined. The zoo\u2019s opening hours are set to be from 10 am-5 pm and the ticket prices are reasonable as well. (Rs. 150 for adults and Rs. 50 for children.)<\/p>\n

The zoo\u2019s prized possession is the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Royal Bengal Tigers fall under the endangered species list and currently, there are 4 in the zoo. Among the exotic animals category, falls the African Hippopotamus and Narayani, a 5-year-old Royal Bengal Tiger from the Divyanagar Village Development Committee, Nepal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Paragliding In Kathmandu: 8 Best Places To Get The Perfect Bird\u2019s-Eye View Of The Landscape<\/a><\/p>\n

Things You Must Know About This Zoo In Kathmandu<\/h2>\n

1. Four Fundamental Objectives<\/h3>\n
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The zoo has four fundamental objectives – conservation of animals, education about animals, research and recreation. Different zoos focus on different objectives based mostly on the requirements of the animals present there. Many zoos focus mostly on breeding other than taking care of wildlife. The Jawalakhel Zoo fulfills all the four fundamental objectives. In simpler words, the zoo tries to fulfil the requiremenrs of all the animals housed in it.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 10 Best Museums In Kathmandu That Will Walk You Through The Historical Past Of Nepal<\/a><\/p>\n

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