Leyla Aliyeva initiates reconstruction of Baku Zoo

Amajor reconstruction and renovation work is starting at Baku Zoological Park, which opened doors to animal lovers about 80 years ago.

The renovation work will be realized upon the initiative of Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of IDEA Public Union, Leyla Aliyeva.

Leyla Aliyeva visited the Park on June 28 to inspect preparations for reconstruction, which will include the expansion of the territory of the zoo, installation of different amusement facilities, and improvement of conditions in which animals are kept.

The zoo will offer easy access to the disabled after reconstruction. The zoo will become a place where people with disabilities and visitors of all age groups can relax and learn new information.

Employees of the zoo will receive trainings from international specialists. Animals here will be kept in accordance with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) standards. The zoo will also feature a pet farm and a butterfly house for kids.

The Baku Zoo was first opened in 1928. A number of zoos were then opened in the different parts of the city in the search of the ideal location.

At present, the Baku Zoo is located in the Narimanov district of the capital city and occupies 4.25 hectares. The zoo keeps both animals living in Azerbaijan and those that not indigenous to the country.