- Maharajbagh zoo is the central zoo of Nagpur, India.
- The zoo is located in the heart of the city and has been built on the garden of the Bhonsle and Maratha rulers of the city.
- The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) of India and is maintained by the Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth(PKV) of Nagpur.
- The zoo had come under scrutiny in 2006 for possible closure due to issues concerning animal healthcare but was cleared of all objections raised by CZA in 2007.
- The Government of Maharashtra has approved a new safari park of international standards next to Gorewada Lake in the city.
- Animals from Maharajbagh zoo would be moved to this new animal park but the older zoo will remain open for new animals.
Zoo :
- A little spotted deer at Maharajbagh.
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| deer at Maharajbagh. |
- The zoo is home to leopards, lion, tiger, peacock and other animals.
- Of the famous attractions in the zoo - a pair of leopards – Julie and Gopal died of old age in 2006.
- The pair’s little cub is still in the zoo.