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The Central Zoo is situated at 1.3 km from Lalitpur and 5 km from Kathmandu. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Central Zoo, with an area of about 6 ha., provides shelter to a total of 870 individual mammal, bird, fish and reptile of 109 species. It also serves as recreational center for the visitors. Central Zoo uniquely serves as a historical cultural site for diverse groups of people. Over one million visitors come to enjoy the displays at the Central Zoo annually. The main source of income has been the revenue collected from the entry ticket sales. With an aim of generating public awareness and participation in nature and wildlife conservation, the Central Zoo has been successfully running a special membership based program called the “Friends of Zoo” (FOZ) with a network of schools in Kathmandu Valley.

Central Zoo, Patan,Nepal

HistoryEdit

The Central Zoo is the only zoo in Nepal. The Government of Nepal finally opened the zoo to the public in 1956. The Zoo remained under the management of various Departments of the Government for various years. It was only when the zoo was managed meeting the standards when it was handed over to The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) in December 1995. The Trust has developed plans and policies to maintain the zoo and improve the living conditions of animals.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

10 am to 5 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to November and from February to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : NRs 100.

Kids Rs. : Student (from 12+ years,Nepali) : NRS 60.
Children (from 4-12 years,Nepali): NRS 50.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : NPR 500.

Kids Rs. : Children (from 4-12 years Foreigner) : NRs 250.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Elephant ride : Nepali :NRs 150.
Foreigner :NRs 500.

Elephant Hire : Nepali :NRs 5,000 per hour.
Foreigner :NRs 6,000 per hour.

Fishing : Nepali and Foreigner :NRs 700.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from railway station and airport.

Bus : Private companies operate a number of routes connecting Patan with other places in the valley. Buses, micro-buses and electric tempos are the most common forms of public transport seen in the city. Lalitpur Yatayat buses connects the touristic Thamel area of Kathmandu with buses stopping at Patan Dhoka, a five-minute walk to Patan Durbar Square. Lagankhel Bus Park is the central transport hub.

Train : N.A.

Air : All international and domestic flights of Kathmandu Valley is handled by Tribhuvan International Airport which lies about 7 km from Patan City Centre. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.

Others : N.A.