Marghazar Zoo-a fascination for Islooites

The environment of Marghazar Zoo has been amusing children due to its unique wildlife species and offers refreshing opportunities for the visitors in the capital city.
The zoo, which is open from dawn till dusk, is located at the foothills of the Margalla hills and is a huge attraction for visitors across the country due to its location and fresh environment.
With the advent of the spring season, a large number of visitors throng recreational places like the Marghazar Zoo, Playland, Daman-e-Koh, Lake View Park, Pir Sohawa and Shakarparian for enjoying the pleasant weather and scenic beauty.
It has got more than 200 animals of different species including elephants, beer, deer, peacocks and more than 200 birds of different kinds to attract the people.
Talking to APP, a visitor, Zahoor Ahmad said, “Weather impacts a lot on the mood and the pleasant season of spring compelled me to bring my family to the zoo due to its scenic beauty.”
“My children were happy to see ‘Saheli’ (a female elephant) and enjoyed her tricks. Birds like peacocks, ducks, dove and parrots were also worth watching,” he said.
“The light rain and clouds hovering over the sky doubled the enjoyment of being outside,” another visitor said.
“The zoo’s area has been expanded and each time I come here with my kids, something new has been added or improved,” said Farhat Bangish.
Mrs Qazi, who frequently visits the zoo with her family, said they always feel very comfortable coming to the zoo.
“As compared to other recreational spots, Marghazar Zoo is playing an important role in creating knowledge about wildlife,” she added.
Pushto comedy evening tomorrow: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has arranged a Pushto Comedy Show by renowned drama artist Ismail Shahid and Said Rehman Sheeno on April 17.
The event has been organised by the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration to provide entertainment for the audience of the twin cities.
Both the comedians are popular for pairing in various comedy shows and bringing laughter to the Pushto-speaking audiences with their comic skills. The artists will perform on a script taken from extracts of their popular performances to show their talent and expertise.