The Delhi Zoo was opened on 1st November 1959 and was later renamed as National Zoological Park in 1982. Popularly known as ‘Chiriyaghar’ among the Delhi residents, the zoo is spread over an area of 176 acres and houses more than 127 species of animals and birds.
National Zoological Park of Delhi (New Delhi)
As soon as you enter the portals of the National Zoological Park, you encounter animals like Hippopotamus, Chimpanzee, Spider monkey and Zebras. The other section includes migratory birds from across the nation like peafowl, storks and ducks. In the centre of the Zoological Park is the underground reptile house.
Delhi Zoo is a part of a conservation breeding scheme run by the Central Zoo Authority for animals like the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian Rhino, Asiatic lion, Swamp deer, brow antlered deer and red jungle fowl. The breeding program for the brow antlered deer proved to be such a success that just from a pair of these deer in 1962, a number of their offspring can now be found in zoos of various cities like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mysore to name a few. Some of the marvels of the National Zoological Park include the elephant that plays harmonica, the White Tiger from Reva, and many endangered species. Other highlights are the Lion-Tailed Macaque, Leopard Cat, Black Buck and Indian Gazelle.
National Zoological Park Basic Information
ZOO TIMINGS (WINTER) |
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| Slot 1 | 8:30am to 12:30pm |
| Slot 2 | 12:30pm to 04:30pm |
ZOO REMAINS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY |
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ENTRANCE FEE (NORMAL) |
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| Adults | Rs. 80/- per head |
| Children (0 - 5 Years) | Free |
| Children (5 - 12 Years) | Rs. 40/- per head |
| Senior Citizen (60 Years and Above) | Rs. 40/- per head |
ENTRANCE FEE (FOREIGNERS except SAARC countries) |
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| Adults | Rs. 400/- per head |
| Children (Up to 5 Years) | Free |
| Children (5 - 12 Years) | Rs. 200/- per head |
ENTRANCE FEE (FOREIGNERS SAARC countries) |
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| Adults | Rs. 200/- per head |
| Children (Up to 5 Years) | Free |
| Children (5 - 12 Years) | Rs. 100/- per head |
VISITORS ON EDUCATIONAL TOURS FROM SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE PROVIDED CONCESSIONAL ENTRY TICKET AT THE FOLLOWING RATES : |
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| Student (1st -5 Std.) | Free |
| Student (6th -8th Std.) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| Student (9th And Above) | Rs. 40/- per head |
| Accompanying Staff | Rs. 40/- per head |
| Privilege Ticket | Rs. 400/- per head |
BATTERY-OPERATED VEHICLES (IT IS BEING OPERATED BY A PRIVATE AGENCY ON LICENSE). THE AUTHORISED RATES ARE AS BELOW : |
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| Adults | Rs. 70/- per head |
| Child (Between 5 -12 years) | Rs. 30/- per head |
| Child (Below 5 Years) | Free |
| Small 8 to 10Seater (Per Trip) | Rs. 400/- (No School Concession) |
| 14Seater (Per Trip) | Rs. 800/- (For School Rs.100/- per Trolley discount) |
| 20 Seater (Per Trip) | Rs.1100/- (For School Rs.100/- per Trolley discount) |
| Guide map | Rs. 10/- each |
FILMING CHARGES |
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| Still Camera | Free |
| Amateur | Free |
| Documentary | Rs. 2000/- per day |
| Feature Film | Rs. 50,000/- per day |
OTHER VISITOR FACILITIES |
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| Wheel Chairs for physically challenged | Free of cost |
| Pram service for babies | Free of cost |
| Cloak room | Rs. 5/- per piece of luggage |
