There are many places in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, where you will get a taste of different food from the history of the Nawabs. If you have not yet visited the zoo in Lucknow, then we will tell you some special things about it, knowing that you will feel like going there.
How old is the zoo?
The zoo was established by Governor Harcourt Butler on 29 November 1921 to welcome the arrival of Prince Wallace during British rule in the country. The journey of this zoo started with wildlife from India and abroad and this year it will be 102 years old. Initially, the zoo was known as Banarasi Bagh as the mango trees of Banaras were planted here.
What is the full name of Lucknow Zoo?
After Zoological Park in the year 2001 and then Lucknow Zoo in the year 2015, this zoo became famous by the name of NawabWajid Ali Shah PraniUdyan. It is one of the oldest zoos in the country.
This thing is very special
The zoo not only houses different wildlife but also houses an Egyptian mummy. It is kept in the State Museum built in the zoo. This mummy is a 13-year-old girl. It is archived here. Its age is estimated to be about three thousand years. This mummy is preserved in a wooden coffin 'scaphos'. Some information is also written on this casket in the script, along with the picture of the girl is also made in a very attractive form. Apart from this, some other information related to Egyptian civilization has also been preserved in the State Museum, Lucknow.
How big is the zoo?
This zoo is spread over an area of 72 acres in Lucknow. From birds to reptiles, you will get to see them in the zoo of Lucknow. In this zoo, you will get to see many animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Lion Wolf, Himalayan Shia Elephant, Giraffe, Giant Squirrel, etc.
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