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Gopalpur Zoo is situated in Gopalpur village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh in India, en route the Dharmshala – Palampur road. It is surrounded by Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. The zoo is adorned with maple trees, horse chestnut trees, chil and greenery .[1] The major attractions of the zoo are: Asiatic lion, leopard, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild pigs, Bhutan Grey Peacocks, Cheer Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl peacocks, vultures, eagles, etc.
Gopalpur Zoo | |
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Location in Himachal Pradesh | |
Location | Gopalpur Village, Tehsil Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 32.1389°0′0″N 76.449°0′0″E / 32.13890°N 76.44900°E |
Area | 0.12 square kilometres (0.046 sq mi) |
Governing body | State Government of Himachal Pradesh |
Website | 164 |
See also
editZoos and Aviaries of Himachal Pradesh
editThere are three recognized zoological parks at Gopalpur, Renuka and Kufri and three aviaries at Shimla, Sarahan and Chail.
National Parks in Himachal Pradesh
edit- Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu District: Area 765 km2
- Pin Valley National Park, Lahaul and Spiti district: Area 675 km2
References
edit- ^ "Gopalpur Zoo". Discovered India. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
External links
edit- Himacahal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Archived 1 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine
- Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh Archived 28 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Himachal Pradesh Forest Department Archived 12 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine