Zoological Garden Jaipur Zoo

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Sight Address : Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo),within Ram Niwas Garden,Jaipur, Rajasthan Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jaipur Zoological Garden Jaipur Zoo in Jaipur city of Rajasthan state in India. The Zoo was opened in 1877 and is located within Ram Niwas Garden. It is divided into two parts: one for mammals and other for birds and reptiles. Nearly 71 species of different birds and animals from all over the world can be seen here. The Zoo is open to public everyday except on Tuesday. Animals at the zoo include spotted deer and Sambar deer, lions, tigers, white tigers, panthers, leopards, foxes, jackals, hyenas, brown bears, and black bear. The zoo includes a crocodile breeding farm. A separate section of the zoo is home to birds including ducks, geese, parrots, pheasants, lorries, and peacocks. Other birds that migrate through the bird section include painted storks, pelicans, cranes, black-necked storks, and white ibis.

Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo)

HistoryEdit

The zoological garden was built in 1868 by Sawai Raja Pratap Singh, for the purpose of drought relief. As per the records, it costed a huge amount of four lakhs to create this historical garden, at that time. The garden encloses an area of 33 acres, and is positioned in the heart of the city.The zoological garden consists of many attractions containing the zoo, the Albert Hall, the Museum, the zoological park, sports complex, etc. The renowned Albert Hall is a museum that encompasses 19000 specimens of erstwhile era, and attracts numerous visitors.The zoo was built in 1886, during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh II. It is at a walking distance from The Albert Hall. The lush green garden in the vicinity of the zoo is crowded with senior citizens. The zoo is mostly divided into two parts. There is this animal zoo and the other remains as the bird zoo. A very nominal amount is charged to visit both the sections of the zoo.The animal zoo houses several species of animals, ranging to endangered species. Lions, tigers, leopards, panthers and white tigers excite many kids as well as adults. You can also see alligators, hyenas, jackals, tortoises, bears, foxes, and a variety of deer.The zoo serves as a great place for kids and people who love animals and wild life. It contains a compilation of 71 varieties of fauna.The birds section in the zoo comprises of parrots, ducks, peacocks, white peacocks, geese, pheasants, storks, swans, love birds and lots of other feathery friends. It is also renowned for its crocodile breeding. It houses a solitary croc breeding center in the country which is known for its area covered.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

8:30 am to 5:30 pm in summers and 9 am to 5 pm in winters.

Closed OnEdit

Tuesday

Best Season to VisitEdit

October-March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 100

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs 30

Video Camera Rs. : Rs 70

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Chokhi Dhani ; 12, Miles, Via-Vatika, Sanganer, Jaipur-303905 ; Ph/M – +91-141-2770555, 2770556, 2770557 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo), Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.

Bus : Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo) is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo) from any major destinations of Jaipur.

Train : The nearest railway station to reach Zoological Garden (Jaipur Zoo) is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.

Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.

Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.

Things to CarryEdit

Tourists should carry light cotton clothing, sunscreen.

Safety / WarningEdit

Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.