One of the best zoos in Asia - National Zoological Park of Delhi - located near the Old Fort, and covers an area of ​​over 86 hectares, with a population of about 2 million birds and animals of 130 species found not only in Asia but also in Africa, Australia and America.

The park was founded in 1955 but only opened to visitors in 1959, and since then has become one of the most famous zoos in the world. Initially it was called the Delhi Zoo, but in 1982 received national status.

The zoo is divided into several sectors. So the left side reserved mostly for birds, including waterfowl, which were set up special ponds, also live there hyenas, macaques, crocodiles and jaguars. The right wing took the African buffalo, chimpanzees, hippos, zebras, Asian lions, coati, rhinos, tigers, leopards, black bears and many other species of animals. And in the central part of the park is located underground terrarium, where you can admire the royal pythons and cobras.

The zoo also has a program for the protection and increase populations of endangered species of animals and birds, such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, barasingha, deer-Lyre, red junglefowl.

In addition to the rich fauna, the park boasts a collection of more than 200 species of various plants. And it is the venue for numerous events and national festivals devoted to the wild in India.

When you visit the National Zoo must remember that there is forbidden to feed the animals, so its territory can not carry food.