| National Zoological Park in Delhi is the official name of | | | | kinds of snakes including King Cobra. |
| what is popularly known as Delhi Zoo. It is one of the | | | | The National Zoological Park provides an ideal |
| largest zoos in Asia, with more than 2000 varieties of | | | | environment for people who seek entertainment as |
| animals and birds and over 200 types of trees. The | | | | well as for people who seek information. The Delhi |
| zoo is situated near the old fort (Purana Qila), near the | | | | Zoo has a well-maintained library, which provides |
| remnants of Mogul architecture. It is sprawled over an | | | | information about all the animals in the zoo as well as |
| area of 214 acres, which provide ample space for | | | | environmental, zoological, and botanical information. The |
| animals and birds to live as if in a natural habitat. The | | | | zoo authorities organize various sports and cultural |
| zoo was established in 1959. It was designed by two | | | | activities to create awareness about environmental |
| foreigners: a Sri Lankan named Major Weinman and a | | | | protection among citizens, in particular among children. |
| German named Carl Hagenbeck. | | | | They also organize orientation and training camps for |
| The National Zoological Park hosts a number of | | | | schoolteachers to help them to fine tune their skills to |
| species of animals and birds from all over the world. | | | | make students responsible towards environment. |
| Chimpanzee and Hippopotamus are eternal favourites | | | | But for the common public in Delhi, National Zoological |
| of children in any zoo. Delhi Zoo is no exception. But it | | | | Park is a perfect hangout or a place for relaxation. Its |
| also has other rare species like spider monkey, Gir | | | | green and tree-filled environment that always provides |
| Lion, and African Wild Buffalo. The prominent bird | | | | cool breeze is a perfect place to escape from the |
| species in the zoo include Macaque, Banteng, Emu, | | | | hustle and bustle of the city life. Children are the |
| Axis deer, and Peafowl. New species of animals and | | | | happiest visitors here. The facilities in the Delhi Zoo, |
| birds are added to the zoo each year. The zoo sports | | | | such as several gardens, resting areas, and cafeteria, |
| a lush green canopy thanks to a number of trees in | | | | provide a picnic-spot-like atmosphere to it. In a big city |
| the area. Several kinds of rare and old trees, of both | | | | like Delhi, there is no better place to relax than in the |
| Indian and foreign origins, are found here. Also, there is | | | | green and picturesque environment of Delhi Zoo in the |
| an underground reptile complex, which houses various | | | | hot summer days (from March to June). |