The Audu Bako Zoological Garden, also known as the Kano Zoological Park, is a zoological garden located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It is one of the oldest and largest zoological gardens in Nigeria, covering an area of approximately 46 hectares.[1]
| Audu Bako Zoological Garden | |
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 Entrance | |
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| Date opened | 13 November 1972 |
| Location | Zoo Road, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Land area | 46 hectares |
| No. of animals | 70+ |
| No. of species | 70+ |
History
editThe Audu Bako Zoological Garden was established in 1972 and is home to a wide variety of animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, and various species of birds. The park also features a botanical garden with a variety of plant species. The park was named after Audu Bako, a former governor of Kano State who played a significant role in the establishment of the park. The name "Audu Bako Zoological Garden" is often used interchangeably with "Kano Zoological Garden" or "Kano Zoological Park."[2]
Tourist attraction
editThe park is a popular tourist attraction in Kano, attracting both locals and visitors from other parts of Nigeria and beyond. It is open to visitors every day of the week, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.[3][4]
Challenges
editIn recent years, the Kano Zoological Garden has faced some challenges, including inadequate funding, poor management, and a lack of proper facilities for the animals. However, efforts are being made to improve the park, including plans to build a new animal clinic and upgrade the existing facilities.[5][6][7][8]
Gallery
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Elephant at Kano zoo -
Ostrich at Kano Zoo -
Zebras -
The entrance -
Giraffe -
Some areas -
Giraffe description sign -
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Children play park -
Giant tortoise -
Dove
External links
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References
edit- ^ "A Visit to Kano Zoo". Local Guides Connect. 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Adamu, Yusuf M. (2020-12-23). "Stop the Axe: Kano Zoological and Botanical Garden next on line of destruction". Kano Focus. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "'Na dis job I wan dey do till I die'". BBC News Pidgin. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Jarmai, Ibrahim (2016-07-08). "'Yan yawon sallah sun je kallon dabbobi a gidan zoo dake jihar Kano, Nigeria" [Pilgrims went to see the animals at the zoo in Kano state, Nigeria]. VOA (in Hausa). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Shuaibu, Zahraddeen Yakubu (2020-11-27). "Kano Zoo: Shortage of animals, unkept environment bother visitors". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Singh Khadka, Navin (2020-07-11). "Masu kula da gidan zoo din da aka kora sun koma aiki kyauta" [Fired zookeepers return to work for free]. BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Kano zoo required 40million to restock animals". Premium Times NG. 2015-11-07. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Jacob, Caleb (2023-05-01). "Special Report: How Poaching, Poor Financing Cripple Kano Zoo". Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!. Retrieved 2023-05-09.