Bangladesh National Zoo

বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা

Mirpur's big green escape — opened in 1974 with a couple of thousand animals across a hundred-plus species: Royal Bengal tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos and a large aviary. Around three million visitors a year.

৳30–50 · verified

History & significance

Opened on 23 June 1974 at Mirpur and gradually expanded into the country's principal zoo and animal-conservation centre.

How to get there

Bus or CNG to Mirpur-1, then a rickshaw for about ৳50 to the main gate.

Entry fee

৳30–50 · verified

About ৳30–50 — the official rate card still shows ৳30 but recent visitors report ৳50 at the gate.

Opening hours & best time

Roughly 9:00–18:00, every day of the week.

Best time

Early in the day — animals are active; winter middays fill with picnics.

Traveller tips

Outside food is allowed — picnic baskets welcome; take your litter back out.
The National Botanical Garden shares the boundary — do both in one morning.

Location

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