Audu Bako Zoological Garden

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]

History

The 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

The 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

In 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]

  • notable elephant at Kano zoo
    notable elephant at Kano zoo
  • Ostrich at Kano Zoo
    Ostrich at Kano Zoo
  • Zebras
    Zebras
  • the entrance
    the entrance
  • Giraffe
    Giraffe
  • Some areas
    Some areas
  • Giraffe description sign
    Giraffe description sign
  • Children play park
    Children play park
  • Giant tortoise
    Giant tortoise
  • Dove
    Dove

References
  1. "A Visit to Kano Zoo". www.localguidesconnect.com. 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  2. Focus, Kano (2020-12-23). "Stop the Axe: Kano Zoological and Botanical Garden next on line of destruction". Kano Focus. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  3. "'Na dis job I wan dey do till I die'". BBC News Pidgin. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  4. "'Yan yawon sallah sun je kallon dabbobi a gidan zoo dake jihar Kano, Nigeria". VOA (in Hausa). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  5. "Kano Zoo: Shortage of animals, unkept environment bother visitors". Daily Trust. 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  6. "Masu kula da gidan zoo din da aka kora sun koma aiki kyauta". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  7. "Kano zoo required 40million to restock animals". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  8. "Special Report: How Poaching, Poor Financing Cripple Kano Zoo". Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
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