The Delhi zoo, or the National Zoological Park is close to Purana Qila, near ITO in ((Delhi)). It was established in 1959 and is spread over an area of 214 acres. It is regarded as one of the finest zoos in Asia and efforts have been made to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds. There are over 2,000 animals and bird species from places like Africa, America, Australia and even from whole of the Asia.