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{{Infobox zoo<br />
|name = Manipur Zoological Garden<br />
|zoo_name = Manipur Zoological Garden<br />
|date_opened = 2 October 1976<br />
|location = Iroisemba, [[Imphal West|Imphal West District]]<br />
|area = 68 hectares<ref name="Lisam 2011">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&dq=manipur+zoological+garden&pg=PA585|title=Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.)|date=2011|isbn=978-81-7835-864-2|language=en |last1=Lisam |first1=Khomdan Singh |publisher=Gyan Publishing House }}</ref><br />
|num_species = 400<br />
|image = Sangai Brow-antlered Deer Rucervus eldii eldii Manipur by Dr. Raju Kasambe (1).jpg<br />
|image_caption = Two [[Sangai]]s in Manipur Zoological Garden, [[Imphal]], [[Manipur]]<br />
|logo = MANIPUR ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN.jpg<br />
|logo_caption =<br />
|logo_width = 250px<br />
|image_width = 250px<br />
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'''Manipur Zoological Garden''' ({{langx|mni|Manipur Sha-Uchek Thampham}}) is a [[zoo]] in Iroisemba, [[Manipur]].<ref name="Singh 112">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7YQ8EAAAQBAJ&dq=manipur+zoological+garden&pg=PA112|title=Ecotourism Development Ventures in Manipur: Green Skill Development and Livelihood Mission|last=Singh|first=Arambam Sanatomba|date=2021-06-18|publisher=Walnut Publication|isbn=978-93-91145-59-0|language=en|pages=112}}</ref> It is the second habitat of [[Sangai]] (''Cervus eldi eldi''),<ref name="Singh 112"/> the world's only dancing deer species, after the [[Keibul Lamjao National Park]], the world's only floating national park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180411-the-worlds-only-floating-national-park|title=The world's only floating national park|website=www.bbc.com}}</ref> It is a medium sized zoological garden. It houses Schedule 1 species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles. The animals kept in the zoo are mostly [[endemism|endemic]] to [[Manipur]]. The Central Zoo Authority of India recognized it as the coordinating zoo for the conservation breeding center of [[Sangai]] and [[Serow]] ({{langx|mni|Sabeng}}).<ref name="Singh 112"/><br />
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The best time to visit the zoo during summer is from April to September. The best time during Winter is from October to March. Monday is usually closed.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7YQ8EAAAQBAJ&dq=manipur+zoological+garden&pg=PA113|title=Ecotourism Development Ventures in Manipur: Green Skill Development and Livelihood Mission|last=Singh|first=Arambam Sanatomba|date=2021-06-18|publisher=Walnut Publication|isbn=978-93-91145-59-0|language=en|pages=113}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
[[File:Stamp of India - 2000 - Colnect 161114 - Sangai Deer Cervus eldi eldi.jpeg|thumb|The [[Sangai]] deer illustration in a stamp of India]]<br />
The Manipur Zoological Garden was established on 2 October 1976.<ref name="Lisam 2011"/><br />
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== Location ==<br />
The Manipur Zoological Garden is located in Iroisemba town along the Imphal-Kangchup road. It is in the [[Imphal West|Imphal West District]]. It is 5–6&nbsp;km away from [[Imphal]].<ref name="Lisam 2011"/><ref name="Singh 112"/><ref name="Ghosh">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1o-HDwAAQBAJ&dq=manipur+zoological+garden+six+km+Imphal+pine+growing+hillocks+westernmost+corner+lamphelpat&pg=PA77|title=General Knowledge of Northeast India: For All Psc and Competitive Exams|last=Ghosh|first=Joydeep|date=2019-02-28|publisher=Educreation Publishing|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Features ==<br />
[[File:Sangai Brow-antlered Deer Rucervus eldii eldii Manipur by Dr. Raju Kasambe (2).jpg|thumb|A [[Sangai]] deer in the Manipur Zoological Garden]]<br />
The zoo offers its visitors to have an opportunity to see the graceful [[Sangai]], the brow antlered deer. This deer is one of the rarest and one of the most endangered species in the world.<ref name="Lisam 2011"/><ref name="Singh 112"/> This zoo is located at the foothills of the pine growing hillocks in the westernmost corner of [[Lamphelpat]].<ref name="Lisam 2011"/><ref name="Ghosh"/><br />
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== Conservation ==<br />
[[File:Green Peafowl Pavo muticus Manipur by Dr. Raju Kasambe P1280796 (1).jpg|thumb|A [[Green Peafowl]] ([[Pavo muticus]]) in the Manipur Zoological Garden]]<br />
It is an [[in situ]] conservation center of 45 endangered mammals, reptiles and birds. Many Schedule 1 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians are kept in the zoo. The animals [[endemism|endemic]] to [[Manipur]] are kept in the zoo. It is recognised as the coordinating zoo for the conservation breeding center of [[Sangai]] and [[Serow]] ({{langx|mni|Sabeng}}) by the Central Zoo Authority of India.<ref name="Singh 112"/><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Imphal Peace Museum]]<br />
* [[INA War Museum]]<br />
* [[Kakching Garden]]<br />
* [[Keibul Lamjao National Park]] - world's only floating national park in Manipur, India<br />
* [[Khonghampat Orchidarium]]<br />
* [[Loktak Folklore Museum]]<br />
* [[Manipur State Museum]]<br />
* [[Phumdi]] - Floating biomasses in Manipur, India<br />
* [[Sekta Archaeological Living Museum]]<br />
* [[Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary]]<br />
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