TOURISM DESTINATION BANGLADESH NATIONAL ZOO

1. TOURISM DESTINATION
BANGLADESH NATIONAL ZOO

2. HISTORY
In 1947 dire necessity of establishing a state owned zoological
garden was felt. A zoo park was being started at High court premises
of Dhaka with a limited number of spotted deer, monkeys and few
other species of animals. A master plan was approved with a view to
establish a zoological garden at Mirpur in 1960.
Established : June 23rd 1974
Area :186-acre (75 ha)
The name of Zoo has been changed 5th February 2015 from Dhaka
Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo

3. Current situation
Location
Located in the Zoo Road, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216 of the capital
city of Bangladesh.

4. Tourist arrival
It is a center for healthy recreation of peoples of all ages and
corners. Calm environment of the zoo attracts people to gate
relief from the bustle and monotony of urban life.
About 4 million visitors visit Bangladesh National Zoo
every year.

5. Employment
There are around 53 employees are currently
working in Bangladesh National Zoo.
Curator
Deputy Curator (Administration)
Deputy Curator (Survey)
1. Animal Nutrition Officer.
2. Veterinary Surgeon.
3. Information Officer.
4. Scientific Officer (Zoo Research &
Education).
5. Officer in Charge Museum.
6. Zoo Officers-04
Zoo Officer Large Mammals & Herbivores.
Zoo Officer Birds.
Zoo Officer Small Mammals & Reptiles.
Zoo Officer Carnivores.
7. Fisheries Section.
8. Zoo Estate & Law department.
9. Engineering Section.
10. Office of Arboriculture’s.
11. Zoo Security section.
12. Accounts Department.
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6. Earning source
Earning source is mainly
Entrance fee, Zoo museum entrance fee, Car parking fee,
Film shooting in the Zoo premises, Fishing, Picnic spot, Sale
of Zoo Animals and others Presently spotted deer are sold on
cost of Tk. 70,000/-BDT per animals and Peafowl per pair
Tk. 50,000/= after getting permission from CCF (Chief
Conservator of Forest). Jackfruits and other seasonal fruits
are also sold in auction.

7. Social Contribution :
National Zoo didn’t contribute for social cause as they use
all the revenue for their own development.

8. Development
DMO
Curator Bangladesh National Zoo
Dr. S. M. Nazrul Islam
Former ward commissioner
Mr. Tipu Gazi Sultan

9. Tourism related any NGO:
There is no NGO related to the zoo as it is a government
organization.
How gathering are been done:
Local people come to this place as it is national asset.

10. Future plan
Facilities Master Plan
Bangladesh National Zoo is undergoing a comprehensive master planning process.
As we described last year, the Facilities Master Plan will guide the Zoo’s facilities
renewal, which will help the Zoo achieve its mission of providing leadership in
animal care, science, education, and sustainability.
Funding
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock give the fund yearly after
government pass the budget (month of June) to maintain and develop
the zoo.