Unilorin Botanical Garden

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Zoo in Kwara, Nigeria

Unilorin Botanical Garden

08°28′57″N 04°38′15″E﻿ / ﻿8.48250°N 4.63750°E﻿ / 8.48250; 4.63750
Location| University Rd, 240102, Kwara, Nigeria
Owner| University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin Biological Gardens, also known as Unilorin Zoo, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, started as a unit of the Biological Sciences Department in 1975 where experimental animals were raised and kept for research.[1] Animals like patas monkeys, crocodiles, pythons, emu, donkey, etc. were also kept for teaching and observation by students.[2] The zoo is located in University Rd, 240102, Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria, by the main gate to the university.[3]

## Service[edit]

The University of Ilorin Biological Gardens provides education opportunities to students from primary to tertiary level who visit on excursions and those on industrial training, practical and research projects.[2][4]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Tourist Attractions – Kwara State Association of Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
2. ^ a b "University of Ilorin Biological Garden, Kwara - Photos & Reviews". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
3. ^ "Unilorin Zoo, University Rd, 240102, Kwara". ng.africabz.com. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
4. ^ "Botanical Garden - Botanical garden in Ilorin, Nigeria". www.top-rated.online. Retrieved 2023-06-20.