Manipur Zoological Garden
Zoo in Iroisemba, Imphal West District
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The best time to visit the zoo during summer is from April to September. The best time during Winter is from October to March. Monday is usually closed.
History
The Manipur Zoological Garden was established on 2 October 1976.
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Location
The Manipur Zoological Garden is located in Iroisemba town along the Imphal-Kangchup road. It is in the Imphal West District. It is 5–6 km away from Imphal.
Features
The zoo offers its visitors to have an opportunity to see the graceful Sangai, the brow antlered deer. This deer is one of the rarest and one of the most endangered species in the world. This zoo is located at the foothills of the pine growing hillocks in the westernmost corner of Lamphelpat.
Conservation
It is an in situ conservation center of 45 endangered mammals, reptiles and birds. Many Schedule 1 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians are kept in the zoo. The animals endemic to Manipur are kept in the zoo. It is recognised as the coordinating zoo for the conservation breeding center of Sangai and Serow (Meitei: Sabeng) by the Central Zoo Authority of India.