Notably, Kolkata's Alipore Zoological Garden is the oldest zoo in the country and was opened in 1854. Since then, this zoo has been a major attraction for visitors and tourists in Kolkata.

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Naturalist Lee Durrell visited Alipore Zoo to reflect on her studies of Madagascar lemurs and to honour her husband Gerald Durrell's centenary. She emphasised the importance of captive breeding ...