Maitri Bagh Zoo (also known as Garden of Friendship) is tourist place located in the Bhilai, India[2] which was established as a symbol of friendship between Soviet Union and India.[3] It is the largest and oldest zoo of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.[4]

Matri Baag Zoo

Date opened	1972[1]
Location	Maroda Sector, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 490006
Coordinates
Land area	111 acres (44.94 ha)[1]
Annual visitors	911767[1]

History

Maitri Bagh is a "Friendship Garden" established as symbol of India-Soviet Union friendship.[5] It was developed and maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant.[3] It was established in the year 1972.

Photo Gallery

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  Bengal tiger in Maitri Bagh lake
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  Sambar deer stag in the park
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  Maitri Bagh entrance statues
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  Ashoka Chakra in Maitri Bagh
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  Alexei Kosygin, the First Deputy Premier of Soviet Union's commemoration marker where he planted trees while visiting Bhilai in 1961
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  Maitri Bagh entrance gate

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