 In 1988, MA Mannan, former Deputy Commissioner of Chittagong District and some other elites of the city, initially took initiative to establish a private zoo at Foy's Lake for the purpose of recreation, education and research on zoo animals.It is situated at hilly land of Foy's lake, South-Khulshi, Chittagong.Later, on February 8, 1989 the zoo was opened for the visitors.