Tehran Zoo
The old zoo of Tehran was in a an off- street opposite the Park-e Mellat to the north of Vanak Square. However, because of being surrounded by residential blocks, the city authorities decided to move it to a lush green area (altogether 5 hectare in Eram Park at the beginning of Tehran- Karaj Highway (km 4). The new Zoo has been visited by more than 2,000 visitors each day since 1992. Inside the park, there several restaurants and children's playing and recreational facilities. More than 150 species of herbivorous and carnivorous animals and indigenous birds are kept here.