Gopalpur Zoo
Gopalpur Zoo is situated in Gopalpur village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh in India, en route the Dharmshala – Palampur road. It is surrounded by Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. The zoo is adorned with maple trees, horse chestnut trees, chil and greenery .[1] The major attractions of the zoo are: Asiatic lion, leopard, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild pigs, Bhutan Grey Peacocks, Cheer Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl peacocks, vultures, eagles, etc.
[Dhauladhar] range of the Himalayas from Kangra Valley
| Gopalpur Zoo | |
|---|---|
  Location in Himachal Pradesh | |
| Location | Gopalpur Village, Tehsil Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 32.1389°0′0″N 76.449°0′0″E |
| Area | 0.12 square kilometres (0.046 sq mi) |
| Governing body | State Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Website | 164 |
See also
Zoos and Aviaries of Himachal Pradesh
There are three recognized zoological parks at Gopalpur, Renuka and Kufri and three aviaries at Shimla, Sarahan and Chail.
National Parks in Himachal Pradesh
- Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu District: Area 765 km2
- Pin Valley National Park, Lahaul and Spiti district: Area 675 km2
References
- "Gopalpur Zoo". Discovered India. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
External links
- Himacahal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
- Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh Forest Department
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