Jungle World, Rawalpindi

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Coordinates: 33°33′58″N 73°05′07″E / 33.565979°N 73.085324°E / 33.565979; 73.085324
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Jungle World, Rawalpindi
Punjab, Pakistan
Land area50 acres (20 ha)[1]
Websitejungleworld.com.pk

Jungle World (previously Jungle Kingdom) is an

zoological garden located in Ayub National Park, Rawalpindi District, Pakistan.[2] The visitor spot is spread over about 50 acres (200,000 m2).[1]

The Jungle World Theme Park consists of two interconnected facilities - a family amusement park and a zoo.[3]

Family amusement park

The Family Amusement Park provides an environment for fun family activities, including an 18-hole Mini Golf Course and thrilling rides like Time Shift Machine, Simba Tower, Giant Wheel, Dodgem Cars, Tea Cups, Hully Gully, Miami Ride, Paddle Boats and MonoTrain etc. In addition, “Mystery House” takes you through a mysterious and frightful exploration 10 mins walk / trip. In addition to this, children can enjoy riding on miniature horses apart from having photography with tamed Macaws and colorful Parrots.[3] Other facilities include:

Zoo

The Jungle World has the biggest Zoo in the twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad where wildlife species are kept in large and open air enclosures close to nature.[3]  Some of the prominent animals are White Tiger, Bengal Tigers, African Lions, Bears, Puma, Monkeys, Baboons, Vervet, Zebras and variety of Deers.[3]  In addition, a variety of birds have been brought from all over the world like Pheasants, Peacocks, Parrots, Ostriches, Emus, Black Swans, Pelicans, Ducks etc. adds beauty to zoo and interest of the visitors.[3]

Wildlife species are displayed in open air enclosures. Each enclosure is landscaped individually to simulate the natural habitat of the species kept there.

Asiatic black bear, leopard, plains zebra, red kangaroo, llama, red deer and several species of monkeys.[4]

Jungle World is also the primary setting for the critically acclaimed music video for "The Great Unraveling" by internationally renowned rapper and music producer Adil Omar who chose the location based on childhood memories.[5][6][7]

Facilities

  • Guest rooms
  • Red Onion restaurant
  • Topi Rakh auditorium

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Family amusement". jungleworld.com.pk. Jungle World, Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2010-06-25.
  2. ^ "About us". jungleworld.com.pk. Jungle World, Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2010-05-31.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Jungle World Ayub Park Rawalpindi". Retrieved 2019-08-26.
  4. ^ "Two tiger cubs draw crowds to Rawalpindi park". The Express Tribune. 2011-04-28. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  5. ^ "Adil Omar unveils 'The Great Unraveling'".
  6. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Adil Omar - The Great Unraveling. YouTube.
  7. ^ "Soundcheck: Parks and Recreation". 19 January 2020.

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