Mini zoo to be built near Hiran Minar Mini zoo to be built near Hiran MinarMughal-era monument is one of most popular picnic spots around Lahore PHOTO COURTESY: MUHAMNAD AKMAL (DIRECTORATE OF ARCHAEOLOGY) LAHORE: Punjab Archaeology Department, with the help of the wildlife protection authorties, has decided to build a mini zoo in the area of Hiran Minar. Hiran Minar is a monument of Mughal era in Sheikhupura, near Lahore. It has been decided that different types of deer will be released to make the site a more attractive tourist spot. The Hiran Minar is deemed as an everlasting symbol of human-deer friendship around the world.