Bhubaneswar

Nandankanan Zoological Park

Open Time : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Website : https://www.nandankanan.org/

Why to visit Nandankanan Zoological Park

The Nandankanan Zoological Park is indeed a 'acre of eternal bliss,' as its names imply. The Chandaka Forest also covers the area, which features the picturesque Kanjia Lake. The zoological park is well-known for holding the white tiger, a rare variety of tiger. This is a popular destination because of the jungle safari and the potential to see white tigers in the bush. The zoo also contains other wild creatures in their native lands, in addition to tigers. Here you'll find all of the necessary security features and guides.

Visitors can visit a variety of attractions at Nandankanan Zoo. Among the numerous activities available at the zoo, you may go on a Bear Safari, Lion Safari, or a one-of-a-kind White Tiger Safari. A toy train runs through the park, allowing visitors to take a trip while observing the creatures up close. Boat rides, an aerial ropeway, and a cable car are also available. The forest safari, nevertheless, is the main attraction in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Within the park, there are two types of safaris obtainable: natural and artificial.

There are 3004 no creatures in total, including 1175 mammals, 1546 birds, 262 reptiles, and 21 amphibans among them. Nandankanan is India's sole zoo with Patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas), Eastern Rosellas (Platycercus eximus), and Open-billed Storks (Platycercus eximus) (Anastomus oscitans). It also holds the distinction of being one of only two zoos in India to house Orang-Utans (others can be found at Kanpur Zoological Park in Uttar Pradesh), Indian Pangolins (others can be found at Jhargram Zoo in West Bengal), Spotted Munias (others can be found at Sayajibaug Zoo in Gujurat), and Burmese Pythons (others in Culcatta Snake Park, West Bengal).

FAQ on Nandankanan Zoological Park

What is the cost of a Nandankanan ticket?

The entrance cost to Nandankanan Zoo for anyone over the age of 12 is Rs 50. The entry cost for children aged 3 to 12 is Rs 10. A foreign national must pay a Rs 100 admission fee. The entrance price to Nandankanan Zoo is waived for children under the age of three.

Is there a toy train in Nandankanan?

At 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. the joyride runs six times a day.

Is it permissible to eat at Nandankanan?

You are allowed to bring a bag that will be checked but no food. It is acceptable to bring a water bottle. Food and water are available from inside cafes.

Special Tip

You can get tickets in advance online to avoid the crowds. Additionally, chewing tobacco or any type of Pan Masala is strictly forbidden. Tourists may be fined up to Rs 500 or banned from the zoo grounds.

By Atharva Yeshwardhan

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