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Jungle Mahal Zoological Park

Junglemahal Zoological Park
Junglemahal Zoological Park
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22°26′56″N 87°01′13″E / 22.448897°N 87.020327°E / 22.448897; 87.020327
Date opened1980
LocationJhargram, West Bengal, India
Land area22.98 ha (56.8 acres)
No. of animals334
No. of species51
Annual visitors1,36,556
MembershipsCZA,[1] WBZA
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The Junglemahal Zoological Park (also informally called as Jhargram Zoological Park or Jhargram Mini Zoo) is a zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Jhargram, West Bengal.[2]

Junglemahal Zoological Park is a recognized 'Medium' category Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZAI). The CZA evaluates Zoos on periodic basis and stipulates conditions for their improvement.

History

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Junglemahal Zoological Park was established in 1980 as a deer park. It was accredited as a mini zoo in 2005.[3] In 2014 it was changed to a major zoo and given the name Junglemahal Zoological Park by the Government of West Bengal. It was designated a medium zoo by the Central Zoo Authority in 2017.[4]

Attractions

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Selfie point at JMZP

In 2021–22, the zoo was home to 187 mammals, 84 birds and 63 reptiles.[5]

Mammals

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Birds

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Reptiles

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Jungle Mahal Zoological Park
  • leopard
    Leopard
  • monitor lizard
    Monitor Lizard
  • Sloth Bear
    Sloth Bear
  • peacock
    Peacock
  • nilgai
    Nilgai
  • red breasted parrot
    Red Breasted Parrot
  • hawk
    Hawk
  • black pound turtle
    Black Pound Turtle
  • common langur
    Common Langur
  • emu
    Emu
  • wild cat
    Wild Cat
  • vulture
    Vulture

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "INFORMATION ABOUT ZOOS". Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024. Jungle Mahal Zoological Park
  2. ^ Chakraborty, Goutam (2020). Know Your State West Bengal. Arihant Publication India Limited. p. 156. ISBN 9789325292222.
  3. ^ "Jangalmahal Zoologycal Park". Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024. ...was recognised as Jhargram Zoo (Small Category Zoo) on 9th September 2005 by Central Zoo Authority...
  4. ^ Banerjee, Amitava (14 September 2022). "Darjeeling Zoo adjudged best zoo among all categories". Junglemahal zoo Jhargram has been ranked 4th amongst medium zoos.
  5. ^ "Junglemahal Zoological Park Jhargram Division:Annual Report for the year 2021-22" (PDF). pp. 16–18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2024.
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