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Kathmandu Zoo Hippo
Kathmandu, Nepal: Central Zoo (Estd 1932) by Rana Prime Minister Juddha Shumser as his private zoo came under government in 1950. It was opened to the public in 1956 and in December 1995, the government handed the zoo to the National Trust for Nature Conservation.
The central pond at the zoo was built during the rule of king Siddhi Narsingh Malla, and at one time was the source of water for Patan.
The zoo is home to about 870 animals representing some 109 species, including 15 of 38 endangered local species including Royal Bengal tigers and Indian one-horned rhinoceros, as well as animals from around the world including hippos, siamang, ostriches, and many birds. It includes an aquarium for subtropical fish.
During the Bhoto Jatra festival, celebrated near the zoo, the zoo may see upwards of 34,000 visitors in a single day
Kathmandu Zoo Hippo
Kathmandu, Nepal: Central Zoo (Estd 1932) by Rana Prime Minister Juddha Shumser as his private zoo came under government in 1950. It was opened to the public in 1956 and in December 1995, the government handed the zoo to the National Trust for Nature Conservation.
The central pond at the zoo was built during the rule of king Siddhi Narsingh Malla, and at one time was the source of water for Patan.
The zoo is home to about 870 animals representing some 109 species, including 15 of 38 endangered local species including Royal Bengal tigers and Indian one-horned rhinoceros, as well as animals from around the world including hippos, siamang, ostriches, and many birds. It includes an aquarium for subtropical fish.
During the Bhoto Jatra festival, celebrated near the zoo, the zoo may see upwards of 34,000 visitors in a single day