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Gopalpur Zoo | |
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Location in
Himachal Pradesh | |
Location | Gopalpur Village, Tehsil Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 32.1389°0′0″N 76.449°0′0″E / 32.13890°N 76.44900°E |
Area | 0.12 square kilometres (0.046 sq mi) |
Governing body | State Government of Himachal Pradesh |
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Gopalpur Zoo is situated in Gopalpur village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh in India, en route the Dharmshala – Palampur road. It is surrounded by Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. The zoo is adorned with maple trees, horse chestnut trees, chil and greenery . [1] The major attractions of the zoo are: Asiatic lion, leopard, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild pigs, Bhutan Grey Peacocks, Cheer Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl peacocks, vultures, eagles, etc.
There are three recognized zoological parks at Gopalpur, Renuka and Kufri and three aviaries at Shimla, Sarahan and Chail.