Islamabad Zoo (Urdu: اسلام آباد چڑیا گھر), previously Marghazar Zoo, was an 82-acre (33 ha) zoo in Islamabad Capital Territory. It was opened in 1978, and was under the administration of Capital Development Authority of Pakistan before its closure in December 2020 due to its mistreatment of animals. In May 2020, the Islamabad High Court ruled to transfer management of the park and its non-human species to the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board and transfer all animals to shelters, and the board took administrative control in June 2021. A renovation of the zoo as a conservation centre is being planned and subsequently, the zoo being shut down temporarily.
Islamabad Zoo is located in Pakistan. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 33.7343 and longitude 73.0591.
The zoo was established in 1978, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Yes, it is quite popular, attracting approximately 830,000 visitors annually.
zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Pakistan.
