Peshawar (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22 March 2026) attracts influx of children on Eid holiday Peshawar The zoo became an important entertainment hub as all eyes were on the caged wild animals amid laughter and excitement.
Ibrahim Khan (7), a third-grader, is in awe after visiting the country’s largest zoo in Peshawar where wild animals are confined in a natural environment. It attracted a large number of children with their families during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Ibrahim, a resident of Nowshera, said: “Seeing wild animals including cobra, lion, hawk and giraffe with my own eyes was my dream. Many thanks to my father for making my childhood dream come true today.”
“I am very impressed to see rare wild animals being kept in a natural environment along with facilities for visitors at Peshawar Zoo,” he told APP while seeing the falcons.
Like Ibrahim, thousands of children and their relatives visited the zoo during the Eid holiday and showed great interest in the giraffes, lions, cobras, bears, pheasants, deer, cranes, reptiles, birds, parrots and hawks.
These species remained the center of attraction for young children, youth and families who arrived from different areas of Khyber Pakthunkhwa and spent few hours in their comfortable environment amid food They enjoy the cuisine on its sprawling lawns.
The children arrived with their parents from Khaybar. KohatWildlife experts briefed Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan, Mohmand, Swabi, Peshawar and other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Established on 29 acres of land near the University of Peshawar, it was the largest zoo in the world Pakistan The preparation was made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department where almost all species of wild animals and birds found in the country were put in cages in their natural habitats.
At the entrance, a large statue of an elephant and a giraffe has been installed in front of the main gate, attracting the attention of visitors and children while passing through Rahatabad Road. The falcon cage remains a center of attraction for tourists, wildlife lovers, students and children, as three large brown and black eagles are kept.
On his left and middle Sidewinders, giraffes, zebras, camels, cuttlefish, ducks, pheasants and other birds attract the attention of visitors.
A safari bus is also available for visitors to help them see all these wild animals in a short time, in addition to a catering restaurant.
Free swings, camel rides and a train inside the facility doubled the children’s joy.
Sundos Khayyam (35), who came to the zoo with her children, told APP that it was a great gift to the people, which not only enhanced the beauty of Peshawar, but also became a symbol of healthy entertainment.
“In the past, I visited Islamabad and Lahore Zoos to entertain my children. “This year I did not go to these cities because of the Peshawar Zoo,” she said.
Falcons have always attracted my children, which is why I come here to see them up close children Demands,” she said.
“It’s not just a place to entertain, it’s a great source of entertainment education and research for wildlife and zoology students who have traveled to Islamabad and Lahore for this purpose in the past.
She stressed the need for proper shelter canopies, tree plantations and proper cold irrigation for the animals, adding that the services of DVM doctors can be appointed 24/7 to take care of the medical needs of the animals in extreme weather conditions.
Prof. Dr. Naveed Farooq from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan He said that Peshawar Zoo was a good addition to provide healthy entertainment and leisure facilities to the people of Peshawar and neighboring areas.
People from Attock Punjab also visited Peshawar Zoo, bringing people from all districts together by promoting Bonds Of friendship and love In addition to learning about each other’s culture, language and traditions.
He said its playgrounds, train rides, swings, camel rides, cafeteria and safari train added colors to the zoo.
He suggested setting up a testing laboratory at the zoo to treat common diseases and said the facility would help avoid deaths of precious animals in the future. He said that the zoo’s fees are relatively high and young children should be excluded from it.
Special emphasis must be placed on training the doctors and staff working at the zoo so that they can properly care for the animals in accordance with international standards.
Wildlife experts urged visitors not to throw stones or harass the animals, and to cooperate fully with zoo staff. They said that the zoo is the identity of Peshawar and visitors should keep it tidy and clean.