Lahore Zoo & Safari Park

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Lahore Zoo & Safari Park

Animal-lovers and those travelling with children should try and write the Lahore Zoo into their itinerary. Its variety of animal species is among the widest on the subcontinent, including tigers, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and a great many birds. The drive-through safari park on the southern edge of town provides a further glimpse of animal life.

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address90 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Mall Road, Lahore
openingHoursDaily 9am–7pm
phone+92 42 3631 4684

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