Gopalpur Zoo
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| 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 |
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.
See also
[edit]Zoos and Aviaries of Himachal Pradesh
[edit]There 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
