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This picture is taken at Nandankanan Zoological Park. Here is something more about the place.

Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 400-hectare (990-acre) zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan, literally meaning 'The Garden of Heavens'is located near the capital city, Bhubaneswar, in the environs of the Chandaka forest, and includes the 134-acre (54 ha) Kanjia Lake.

Some of animals and birds found here are Royal Bengal Tigers, White Tigers, Asiatic Lions, Leopards, Hippos, Rhynos,Himalayan Black Bears, large no. of Crocodiles, Lizards, Turtles, Snakes, Pangolins, various spices of Deers, Birds, Orchid, Fishes etc. In the jungle Tiger Safary , Lion Safari and Deer Safari are also available along with Ropeway and Toy Train rides. Also one can stay in the midst of wildlife in the resorts.