Zoological Park Darjeeling
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Zoological Park Darjeeling
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, also known as the Darjeeling Zoo, is located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It is the largest high-altitude zoo in India, situated at an elevation of about 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). The zoo was opened in 1958 and covers an area of 67.56 acres (27.3 hectares). It is named after Padmaja Naidu, who served as the 4th Governor of West Bengal.
The zoo specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions and has successful captive breeding programs for the snow leopard, the endangered Himalayan wolf, and the red panda. It attracts about 300,000 visitors every year and serves as the central hub for the Central Zoo Authority of India's red panda program.
The zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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