Sunday, October 6, 2019

'Decimus Burton' Dublin Zoo: Ireland's Popular Attraction

'Decimus  Burton' Dublin Zoo: Ireland's Popular Attraction




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Dublin Zoo of Ireland is one of Dublin's most popular attractions. It is in Phoenix Park.  The Zoo was established and designed by Decimus Burton in 1830.

The stated mission of Dublin Zoo is to "work in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of endangered species on earth."

Giraffe in Dublin Zoo
Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh



The Dublin Zoo is divided into areas named Asian Forests, Orangutan Forest, The Kaziranga Forest Trail, Fringes of the Arctic, Sea Lion Cove, African Plains, Roberts House, House of Reptiles, City Farm and South American House.

The Kaziranga Forest Trail was opened in 2005 named after Kaziranga National Park. It would not be out of place to mention here that Kaziranga and Kaziranga National Park is in Assam India renowned for one horned rhinoceros. 

Kaziranga National Park, Assam India
Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha


One Horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, Assam India
Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar ojha

The Kaziranga Forest Trail is now home to Asian elephants, Bernhardine, Yasmin, Asha and Anak, the four mature females. Kavi, Ashoka and Samiya calves. And the newest additions, Zinda, Avani, Kabir and Sanjay.



Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh





Giraffe in Dublin Zoo
Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Penguins in Dublin Zoo
Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Orangutan in Dublin Zoo
Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

Image (C) Abhinav Utkarsh

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