Ogba Zoo
Ogba Zoo (also known as Ogba Zoo & Nature Park) is a state-owned zoological park in Benin City, capital of Edo State, Nigeria.[1]
 Ogba Zoo Sign Post | |
| Date opened | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Location | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 6°17′20″N 5°35′16″E |
| Owner | State owned |
| Website | http://www.ogbazoo.com/ |
The nature park was established in 1971 in a forest reserve in the Ogba District, four kilometers from the town center.[2][3]
The area covers 750 acres of land and water, and is home to local and other wild species, including primates, lions, giant tortoises, rock pythons, equine and antelope species.[4]
Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed described the zoo as one of Nigeria's top tourist destinations.
Incidents
On September 25, 2017, the zoo was attacked by gunmen who killed three policemen and abducted the zoo's director, Andy Ehanire.[5][6]
See also
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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- Ajayi, Omolola O. "ZOO TOURISM IN NIGERIA: OGBA ZOO AND NATURE PARK IN PERSPECTIVE".
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- "Nigeria's Ogba Zoo attack: Three policemen killed". September 25, 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Ogba Zoo attack: We are on top of security situation, Obaseki assures". Vanguard News. 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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