Jallo Park

Jallo Park, sometimes called Jallo Wildlife Park, was established in 1978. It is a public recreation and wildlife area in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan. The park covers 461 acres and is one of three main wildlife parks in Lahore, along with Changa Manga and Lahore Zoo Safari.

Visitors to Jallo Park can enjoy many activities. There is a Forest Research Centre, a Wildlife Breeding Center, restaurants, coffee shops, a theme park, a sports complex, and a swimming pool. A large lake offers fishing and boating. The park is funded by the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department of the Government of Punjab. People can reach it easily by taxi, TransLahore buses, or Lahore City Commuter trains stopping at Jallo Railway Station. Recently, a 100-acre area was set aside for a Botanical Garden and a Butterfly House for the public to enjoy.

History

Jallo Park was started in 1978 as a place for people to relax and enjoy. Part of the park was set aside to help animals grow and multiply. In 2007, many deer and birds were brought to the park to live there.

In 2008, the government made the park even better. They added places to play sports like tennis, volleyball, cricket, and soccer, plus a long path for riding bikes. The park also has a swimming pool for the public to use.

Jallo Park Railway Station

This is a busy train station found in Jallo Park. Many people use this station to travel to and from the city of Lahore on local trains. It is one of the smaller stations that help people move around the area easily.

Species list

Jallo Park is home to many different animals. Some of the birds you can see there include the Common pheasant, Indian peafowl, and Rock pigeon. The park also has mammals like the Asian black bear, Bactrian camel, Chital, Chinkara, and Sambar. Among the reptiles, visitors can spot the Indian cobra and Mugger crocodile.