Maitri Bagh Explained

Matri Baag Zoo
Date Opened:[1]
Location:Maroda Sector, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490006
Coordinates:21.1714°N 81.3531°W
Area:111 acres (44.94 ha)
Annual Visitors:911767

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. It is the largest and oldest zoo of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.[3]

History

Maitri Bagh is a "Friendship Garden" established as a symbol of India-Soviet Union friendship.[4] It was established in 1972 and was developed and maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CZA. cza.nic.in. 3 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Maitri Bagh District DURG, Government of Chhattisgarh India. 2021-11-01. en-US.
  3. Web site: All About Maitri Bagh. Central Zoo Authority of India.
  4. Web site: Maitri Bagh garden, Bhilai, India. 2021-11-01. Encyclopedia Britannica. en.
  5. Web site: Beef row: Bhilai Steel Plant cancels tender for zoo-animals' food. The Times of India. 31 October 2015. 3 February 2016.

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