Maitri Bagh
Zoo in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
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Maitri Bagh Zoo (also known as Garden of Friendship) is a tourist location in Bhilai, India[2] which was established as a symbol of friendship between the Soviet Union and India.[3] It is the largest and oldest zoo of Chhattisgarh and previously of the undivided Madhya Pradesh.[4]
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Date opened1972[1]
LocationMaroda Sector, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490006
Land area111 acres (44.94 ha)[1]
Annual visitors911767[1]
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 Interactive map of Matri Baag Zoo | |
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| Date opened | 1972[1] |
| Location | Maroda Sector, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490006 |
| Land area | 111 acres (44.94 ha)[1] |
| Annual visitors | 911767[1] |
History
Maitri Bagh is a "Friendship Garden" established as a symbol of India-Soviet Union friendship.[5] It was established in 1972 and was developed and maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant.[3]
Photo Gallery
Bengal tiger in Maitri Bagh lake
Sambar deer stag in the park
Maitri Bagh entrance statues
Ashoka Chakra in Maitri Bagh
Alexei Kosygin, the First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union's commemoration marker where he planted trees while visiting Bhilai in 1961
Maitri Bagh entrance gate
