Sarnath Deer Park
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Date opened1956
LocationSarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Land area33 acres
No. of animals232 (2017)
| Sarnath Deer Park सारनाथ डियर पार्क | |
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| 25°22′55″N 83°01′36″E / 25.3820367°N 83.0266202°E | |
| Date opened | 1956 |
| Location | Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Land area | 33 acres |
| No. of animals | 232 (2017) |
| No. of species | 9 |
| Memberships | Central Zoo Authority (since 1999) |
Deer Park (Hindi: डियर पार्क) is a mini zoo in Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Deer Park is also known as Sarnath Deer Park (Hindi: सारनाथ डियर पार्क). This park is very popular in Varanasi. This park has various species of animals and birds. This park's name is Deer Park because deer are a sign of peace. This park was open many centuries ago (but reserved for the royal owners); officially established in 1956.[1][2]
