Chittagong Zoo is a zoo in Chittagong, Bangladesh. With an area of 10.2 acres of land it is located about three kilometers north-west of the city, alongside at the entrance of Foy's Lake, opposite the foothills of the mountains of USTC Medical College.
History
In 1988, MA Mannan, former Deputy Commissioner of Chittagong District and some other elites of the city, initially took initiative to establish a private zoo at Foy's Lake for the purpose of recreation, education and research on zoo animals. It is situated at hilly land of Foy's lake, South-Khulshi, Chittagong. Later, on February 28, 1989 the zoo was opened for the visitors. Initially 4.90 acres of land was allocated by the Bangladesh Government, which afterwards increased to 10.2 acres.
Attractions
Initially there were 5 different species and total number of animals were 23. After that the total number of species and animals has increased.
In 2019, the total number of animals ist 300 and the number of species is 53. Among them, 25 are Mammals, 24 are Birds and 4 are Reptiles.
Mammals
Available mammals in this zoo: Bengal tiger African lion Asian black bear Sambar deer Barking Deer Rhesus macaque Hoolock gibbon Large Indian civet Bengal fox Jungle cat Leopard cat Northern pig-tailed macaque German Shepherd Indian crested porcupine Plains zebra Gayal Asian palm civet Horse Wildebeest Kangaroo
Reptiles
There are 4 species of reptiles available here. Indian rock python Marsh crocodile Elongated tortoise Black softshell turtle
Birds
Available birds in the zoo. Great hornbill Pigeon Turkey Guineafowl Peacock Common ostrich Oriental pied hornbill Griffon vulture Lesser adjutant Black kite Pallas's fish eagle Brahminy kite Little egret Cattle egret Black-crowned Night Heron Pond heron Little cormorant Alexandrine parakeet Rose-ringed parakeet Red-breasted parakeet Oriental turtle-dove Common Myna Jungle bush quail Red Junglefowl Blue and Gold Macaw Red-and-green macaw