Peshawar Zoo attracts crowds of visitors

Peshawar Zoo attracted a large number of children and families on the third day of Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday.

At the entrance of the zoo, which spreads over 29 acres of land, the big statues of elephants and giraffes are installed in front of the main gate attracting the attention of the visitors and children while passing through Rahatabad Road.

Falcons’ cage remained a centre of attraction for tourists and children where three large sizes brown and black eagles are kept.

On its left and middle sides, giraffes, zebras, camels, deer, ducks, pheasants and other birds draw visitors’ attention.

Besides other animals, lions, cobras, bears, deer, cranes, reptiles, birds, parrots and falcons attracted children and families arriving from different districts.

Following the improvement of the weather conditions due to heavy rains in Peshawar before Eid, the people accompanied by the children thronged to the zoo and took a keen interest in eagles, cobra snakes, tigers and other wild animals caged there in a pleasant environment.

The children accompanied by parents arrived from Khyber, Kohat, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan, Mohmand, Swabi, Peshawar and other districts of K-P and were briefed by the wildlife experts.

DFO of Wildlife Niaz Khan said, “Peshawar Zoo is bigger than all other zoos of Pakistan as it spread on a vast area of over 29 acres of land wherein almost all species of wild animals and birds existing in the country have been kept in natural habitats.”

“A safari bus is also available for visitors to help them in watching all these wild animals in a short time besides a restaurant is also available. Free swings, camel and train rides inside the facility doubled the joy of children,” he said.

Waris Khan, who came to the zoo along with his children from Karak district told APP that it was a great place for the people of Peshawar, which had not only enhanced its beauty but also become a symbol of healthy entertainment.

“I have visited Islamabad and Lahore zoos. This year, I did not go to these cities because Peshawar Zoo is located nearby,” he maintained.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 2^nd, 2023.