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ZOOLOGICAL
GARDEN
Calcutta's
interesting zoo-the oldest in India-was the creation of Sir Richard Carnac
Temple who was Governor of Bengal from 1874 to 1877. It was opened on Jan 1st
1876, by the Prince of Wales. The 16 hectare grounds house a wide species of
animals & birds including the rare white Bengal Tiger. There is a separate
reptile house and a children's zoo. Migratory birds find sanctuary on a small
lake in the zoo every winter. The gardens are open from 6 a.m. To 5 p.m. daily. .........................................................................................
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