City: Dushanbe
Contry: Tajikistan
Province: Districts of Republican Subordination
Opend 23.09.1960
Species 114
Today, the number of animals kept is about 600. Dushanbe Zoo is the only institution in the country that supports wildlife in captivity. Animals of both indigenous and foreign species of Asian and African fauna are kept here. Of the exotic animals, some African and Asian primates are kept here. Of the large cats family there are lions, jaguars and snow leopards. Of local fauna, brown bears, black bears, bactrian camels, donkeys , wolfs, jackals, fox's, raccon's, and some birds like owls, vultures, golden eagles are presented here. Also some reptiles, like snakes, caymans, lizards are displayed indoors. None of the animals enjoy their natural habitat and are kept in cages that are inappropriate for their sizes. The conditions are very harsh for the animals, especially as specialized care is not available.
Service given
Open : minimum 9am-5pm
Entrace fee: Yes
For kids: Playgrounds and pettingarea
Food: The Zoo has a place where you can get a snack
Taking photos: Is allowed, if publiciesed, please mention the zoo on your homepage
Contact
Phone number 992-236-7577
Address: Dushanbe Zoo, 26 Somoni Street , Dushanbe,734000, Tajikistan
E-mail: youth_opportunities@tajikngo.org
Where to finde the Park:
I don't have any guides of this zoo. Does any body know if they made any guides? And where I can get any guides of Dushanbe Zoo?
In the years 1985 and 2010 they had theire anniversarrys. Have they made any books on this occassion?