About Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park
Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park is a modern zoological park located near Ramgarh Tal in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Spread over about 121 acres, it was inaugurated on 27 March 2021 and is named after freedom fighter Ashfaqullah Khan. The zoo houses a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles, and features landscaped enclosures, a 7D theatre, toy train and visitor facilities, serving as a major wildlife conservation and recreation centre for eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-planned zoo with spacious enclosures for animals including tigers, leopards, bears, deer, primates, reptiles and birds. The park has paved walkways, landscaped gardens, viewing points, a toy train circuit, 7D theatre, cafeteria and lake views near Ramgarh Tal. Areas are organized in zones for easy exploration, with signage, shelters and battery-operated vehicles available for touring the large campus.
Key highlights
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121-acre zoo located on the banks of Ramgarh Tal
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Houses big cats, bears, primates, deer, reptiles and exotic birds in naturalistic enclosures
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Toy train and battery-operated vehicles for park circulation
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7D theatre and interpretation centre for educational experience
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Boating and lakefront views of Ramgarh Tal adjacent to the zoo