it was first opened in 1960. It was created to showcase the rare flora and fauna in the world. The Nandankanan Zoological Park helps preserve animals and is the first zoo to breed a white tiger in captivity. It is locate on 1080 acres land. This is a fourth biggest zoo in the world. There are 157 different species in the world. There are animals such as monitor lizards, gharial crocodile, pangolins and vultures. There are also rare reptiles and mammals.