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Islamabad Zoo – Best Attraction Places to Visit in Islamabad

Islamabad Zoo

The beautiful Islamabad Zoo located in Pir Sohawa Road, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 1978, under the administration Capital Development Authority (CDA). This zoo spread an area about 82 acres in land.

However, Islamabad city always be in the top of the list among tourist and visitors, because of its natural green beauty which is spread all over the Islamabad city nicely. The new developments and maintained for the whole city have done in a very professional way.

 

Although, Islamabad city has variety of fascinating spots, which will mesmerize the visitors, viewers, travellers, families, tourist, when they used to spend their lovely day at related destinations, which are include Shah Faisal Mosque (Masjid), Margalla Hills Islamabad, Daman-e-Koh, Pir Sohawa, Pakistan Monument Museum, Rawal Lake, Lok Virsa Museum Islamabad, and last but not the least most visiting spot Islamabad Zoo (Marghazar Zoo).

As all think about the ubiquity of Islamabad Zoo which has a few assortment of creatures, Mammals, Birds Aviary, heaps of various types of Spices, that is incorporate, Rock Pigeon, two types of Swan, black swan, white swan, Budgerigar, Common Pheasant, Green Peafowl, Indian & Pakistani Peafowl, Ostrich, Black Kite, Steppe Eagle, Asian Lion, African Lion, Elephant, Chinkara, Leopard, Nilgal, Plains Zebra, While and Black Bear, Alexandrian Parakeet Monkeys and much more other animals.

Furthermore, seen, the most attractive part of the Islamabad Zoo is early Sculptures of Dinosaurs which was shown very professionally in the periods of Jurassic which has many varieties to be seen first time in Pakistan.

Millions of families, kids, students, tourist, visitors, travelers come from different regions, and countries to spend their bore day turn into interesting and entertaining in Islamabad Zoo.

 

Islamabad Zoo Attraction

  • Black Kite
  • Black Swan
  • Budgerigar
  • Common Pheasant
  • Urial
  • Green Peafowl
  • Indian Peafowl
  • Mute Swan
  • Ostrich
  • Rock Pigeon
  • Steppe Eagle
  • Asiatic Lion
  • African Lion
  • Asian Elephant
  • Chinkara
  • Leopard
  • Nilgal
  • Rhesus monkey
  • Vervet Monkey
  • Plains Zebra
  • While and Black Bear
  • Alexandrine Parakeet

 

Ticket Price

Rs 50

Opening Hour

8am – 5pm

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1 hour or more

Suitable For

Adults, senior visitors, young adults, families, children

Must See

The animals and the beautiful surroundings

Prayer Facilities

Since Pakistan is a Muslim country, visitors to the Islamabad Zoo may be able to find prayer facilities within its premises. If unable to do so, they should be able to locate plenty of open area to offer their prayers. There is also sure to be several mosques in the area surrounding the attraction. Muslim visitors can therefore ask to be guided to the nearest mosque when needed.