The zoo in Peshawar city of British times was located in the Shahi Bag. It was closed down some time before 1931. The Peshawar district Gazetteer of 1931 reports:
"The Shahi Bagh or Royal Garden is the property of Government, and its spacious and shady ground are now on the way to becoming the pleasure grounds of Peshawar city. Here until recently flourished a famous zoo, which unfortunately failed, on account of economic difficulties; but its place has been taken by an enclosed purdah park for women and a number of playing grounds including the Muslim and Hindu Gymkhana clubs." (Page-299)
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| A lion in zoo, Peshawar, N.W.F.P, 1920 (c). Postcard photo. |
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Hyena in the Peshawar zoo, 1928. Photo by Lieutenant Colonel H. E. Crocker of the British Army. |
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A corner of zoo in Peshawar, showing lions cages and enclosures, NWFP, probably 1920s.
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| A corner of zoo in Peshawar, showing lions cages and enclosures. |
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