Ayub National Park
Ayub National Park | |
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ایوب ملی باغ Ayub Topi Rakh Park | |
Location | , Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Nearest city | Rawalpindi |
Coordinates | 33°34′15″N 73°04′50″E / 33.57083°N 73.08056°ECoordinates: 33°34′15″N 73°04′50″E / 33.57083°N 73.08056°E |
Ayub National Park, commonly known as Ayub Park or historically Topi Rakh Park (Rakh lit. reserve in Potwari), named after the Pakistani president and general Ayub Khan, is a national park located on not far away from the old presidency in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The park was established before the creation of Pakistan and covers an area of 313 acres (127 ha).its claimed to be the Asia's largest park[dubious ][1][2]
The "Jungle World" exhibit includes playground equipment and live animals.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Ayub Park introduces jungle barracks for night stay". Daily Times. 2007-05-21. Retrieved 2012-01-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Brazilian ambassador visits Ayub Park". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ "Two tiger cubs draw crowds to Rawalpindi park – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
Categories:
- IUCN Category II
- National parks of Pakistan
- Rawalpindi District
- Tourist attractions in Rawalpindi
- Protected areas of Punjab, Pakistan
- Asian protected area stubs