Maitri Bagh
# Maitri Bagh

Maitri Bagh Zoo (also known as Garden of Friendship) is a tourist location in Bhilai, India which was established as a symbol of friendship between the Soviet Union and India. It is the largest and oldest zoo of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

## History

Maitri Bagh is a "Friendship Garden" established as a symbol of India-Soviet Union friendship. It was established in 1972 and was developed and maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant.

## Photo Gallery

* Bengal tiger in Maitri Bagh lake
* Sambar deer stag in the park
* Maitri Bagh entrance statues
* Ashoka Chakra in Maitri Bagh
* Alexei Kosygin, the First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union's commemoration marker where he planted trees while visiting Bhilai in 1961
* Maitri Bagh entrance gate
