The Bir Talab Zoo, Bhatinda, Punjab India

The Bir Talab Zoo spans over an area of 161 acres. The entire area of the zoo is surrounded by a boundary wall for the protection of animals and visitors. The Bir Talab Zoo was initially established in 1978 by the Red Cross Society and in 1982 was taken over by the Forest and Wildlife Protection Department of Punjab. The zoo has been revamped recently and the entire area has been given a facelift. The Bir Talab Zoo is a popular tourist attraction in Bhatinda and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Special care has been taken to develop the lawns and gardens inside the park where tourists can sit down and relax.

Upon entering the zoo visitors first come across a beautiful garden beyond which is the enclosure for birds. This enclosure is huge and houses different varieties of birds. Some of the varieties of birds that can be seen in this enclosure of the Bir Talab Zoo include various types of parrots, peacocks, pigeons, parakeets and several other colourful fowl.

Walking further from the bird enclosures is a huge enclosure for different varieties of deer. The varieties of deer in the park are a major attraction for tourists. The deer enclosure houses the black buck which is a rare species of deer. The zoo also has enclosures for different types of monkeys.