National Zoo is in Mirpur, 20 km. from the center of Dhaka besides the river Turag. Its open 10 am - 5 pm, 7 days a week, where you can see the animals of Bangladesh and some animals from abroad. This Zoo is also popularly known as Mirpur Zoo. Colorful and attractive collections of different local and foreign species of animals and birds including the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger are available here