Wildlife gives us a chance to look into the breathtaking diversity of our planet’s animal and plant species and how their continued survival in the wild is intimately linked to ours. It’s a wonderful feeling that the planet has been shared by millions of other species having same right or even more than us. I feel myself responsible to take step for the conservation of the biodiversity of this planet. Ex-situ conservation is an integral part of conservation efforts. Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department is always concerned for carrying out the ex-situ conservation in the form of Zoos and Safari Park and to provide recreational and educational facilities to the visitors. Lahore Zoo, due to its unique history and location, is a hub of wildlife lover visitors, exciting a huge number of children through its diversified collection. We all share the responsibility to care for and share with these wild species, so our future generations could cherish their presence.
Thank you.
Lt. (R) Sohail Ashraf
Director General
Wildlife and Parks, Punjab / Chairman Zoo Management Committee
For past 2 years, I have had the privilege to be the Director of Lahore Zoo. Every day, I walk the grounds and see how the Zoo has grown and I dream of what’s to come. My daily conversations with our dedicated staff highlight the work we are doing for animal conservation and welfare. I highly acknowledge the services and collaborations with Universities, Zoos and other conservation organizations to help advance the care and protection of the living beings. I would like to add the conservation measures we have taken for endangered species, especially black buck, black bear, common leopard, African Lion which are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, big cat-human conflict, and loss of food sources. Lahore Zoo is playing a vital role in ex-situ conservation of the threatened and endangered species which can help ensure the survival of these majestic creatures for future generations to come. We focus great and believe in mass awareness of the public to raise the significance of these wild beings and hope that our visitors help us in our cause. Everything is possible with You.
With warm regards and gratitude.
Hassan Ali Sukhera
Director Zoo