2022
The necessity for establishment of Zoological garden and Botanical Gardens in the erstwhile province of East Pakistan was felt at the very inception of Pakistan in the year 1947 as there was no such garden in the province. This was receiving attention of the Government science 1947. 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.
An advisory board was constituted for establishment and proper management of zoo next year. The zoo was opened on June 23, 1974 after necessary construction and procurement of animals from home and abroad. Till then it has been gradually grown into a beautiful and attractive zoological garden exhibiting animals in natural settings using modern method of keeping.
In February 05th, 2015 has been changed the name of Dhaka Zoo as Bangladesh National Zoo [G.O: Thursday, May 07th 2015 under].
Main objectives of Bangladesh National Zoo are wildlife conservation through collection and breeding of rare and endangered species of wild animals, research & education and recreation. Conservation of wild animal’s diversity, education and research on wild animals and promotion of public awareness about these species of animals. All the exhibits are correctly named and described. Endangered and extinct species are illustrated with elaborate description along with.
About 4 million visitors visit Bangladesh National Zoo every year. 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.
Objectives:
The main Objective to Established a Zoo are CARER-
- Introduce wildlife to public
- Conservation
- Ensuring animal welfare
- Research & Education
- Recreation
Mission:
A direction for today and promise for tomorrow.
Bangladesh National Zoo Mission: Secure a better world for animals through human understanding.
Bangladesh National Zoo Core Values:
Protect– We passionately commit our expertise and resources to saving animals and ensuring their long-term survival.
Honor– We strive for excellence in everything we do. We treat our public, animals, volunteers and staff with respect. We conduct ourselves with integrity.
Innovate- We strive to discover creative solutions through progressive thinking, practices and partnerships.
Engage- We connect people with animals and create defining moments to inspire everyone to respect, value and care for the natural world.
Empower- We equip our guests, communities, volunteers and staff with the knowledge and tools to take positive action for all species.
Serve- We deliver exceptional service to our customers, our animals and one another. We are a trusted resource for our community and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions to one’s daily life.
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