HISTORY

Established in 1951, Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden is situated on the outer periphery of KankariaLake and spreaded over an area of 117 acres.More than 20 lakh visitors visiting every year and this number is growing. Within its confines it houses some of the rare species of the mammals, birds and reptiles, What sets it apart from other Zoological gardens is the personal touch by the devoted zoo staff under the able guidance of the officer Incharge and continued support of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation making it a home away from the home for its Residants.

The Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden was started with the purpose of Recreation but now our main aim is conservation of endangered species breeding them in captivity, so as to save them from extinction.

AIM OF ZOO

I. Conservation of endangered species
II. Education
III. Research