Gatwala Wildlife Park
| Gatwala Wildlife Park | |
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Interactive map of Gatwala Wildlife Park | |
| Date opened | 1992 |
| Location | Gatwala, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Land area | 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi) |
Gatwala Wildlife Park is a wildlife park, botanical garden and breeding center located in the town of Gatwala in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated near Khurrianwala and 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Lahore Zoo.
It is the largest park of Faisalabad. Gatwala Forest Park is a large compound of more than 100 km2 (39 sq mi) that houses forest areas, parks, lakes, and administrative buildings of the Ministry of Forestry, Government of Pakistan. Situated on the Shiekhupura Road / Lahore Road, it is some 20 km from the Clock Tower, Faisalabad. It is situated next to many residential colonies and towns of Metropolis of Faisalabad as a result of the extreme expansion of residential areas of Faisalabad.
The main attractions in Gatwala Park are the huge green parks that house a few rides for children, flowing canals across the park, bamboo growing area, large forest areas and two lakes. Boating facilities are available in one lake. The other lake is home to many crocodiles. Proper cordoning of the latter lake has created a safe area for people to view the crocodiles from a distance.