The idea of the zoo origination in Delhi originated in the distant 1952 . Then the Indian Wildlife Council stated the need to create a large zoological center that will pursue the goal of preserving the rich diversity of wildlife . On the development the zoo project took more than seven years . As the main concept was the idea of Karl Hagenbeck - the famous wildlife collector, according to which the animal barriers in the zoo should serve as natural barriers - rocks, Erev and ponds, and not close the cell . Delhi Zoo Official Opening was held November 1, 1959, and in 1982 he was awarded the status of a national .
The territory of the Delhi zoo is ennobled with a rich vegetation and artificial lakes . There is a wide path with poets between them - recommended zoo route . During the walk you will get acquainted with a magnificent collection of animals from different corners of the world . Delhi Zoo has a large collection monkeys, artiodactyls, felines, reptiles and birds . And, of course, there were elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses and giraffes that always remain in the public eye . Total number of zoo animals reached There are 2, 5 thousand animals . Zverinets is divided into blocks, each of which is inhabited by a certain kind of animals . Information bulletins are hanging everywhere, containing useful facts about the exhibits .
Rules of conduct in the zoo Delhi forbids carrying food, alcohol and tobacco products, flammable substances, all kinds of weapons, as well as musical instruments and Other items capable of producing loud noises. Accordingly, animals can not be fed, frightened, and even more invaded by their enclosures. Special relaxation areas are equipped for the comfort of visitors in the zoo. The territory is equipped with benches, drinking water sources and toilets. The local kiosks sell drinks and ice cream. Superfluous things that you do not want to carry around with you can be left in the storage room. Free wheelchair access is available for wheelchair users. And at an additional cost along the zoo route, you can ride an electric car
Practical information
Address: National Zoological Park, Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi.
Tel .: +91 11 24358070 .
Working hours: from April 1 to October 15 - from 9:00 to 16:30; from October 16 to March 31 - from 9:30 to 16:00.
Prices: adult - 200 INR, children (over 5 years) - 100 INR, children (up to 5 years) - free of charge, photo and video shooting - 50 INR, luggage storage - 1 INR per seat, electric car ride - 50 INR
Information is current as of February 2014.
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