Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is one of the largest Zoos in Northeast India, also known as Guwahati Zoo, located in the main city center, Guwahati. The zoo cum botanical garden is spread across 432 acres, situated in the Hengrabari Reserved Forest of Guwahati, and it is the most popular tourist attraction in Assam. The article is about the wildlife park area, location, animals, and how to visit, etc.
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| Guwahati Zoo |
Guwahati Zoo
The state zoo and botanical garden were established in
1957. The diversity serves as an important rule for wildlife conservation and
breeding programs, and it is also the home to a diverse collection of animals,
birds, and a botanical garden with a rich collection of native and exotic plant
species and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Guwahati Zoo Location
The destination is located in the heart of Guwahati
City, RG Baruah Road, only 1 km from Zoo Road Tiniali, Japorigog. The wildlife
park is well-connected with major places in the city.
Guwahati Zoo Animals
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| Guwahati Zoo Animals |
There are 1125 numbers of animals, 389 birds, and 142 reptiles present in the wildlife area. The zoo is a home of one-horned rhinoceroses, different types of tigers, deer, golden langurs, elephants, black bears, leopard cats, sambar, Hoolock gibbons, giraffes, common langurs, jungle cats, hippopotamuses, black bears, nilgais, ostriches, emus, etc. Here each animal is kept separately; some animals have been put back into groups.
Guwahati Zoo Ticket Price
You have to buy a ticket online or offline to visit
the place. For buying online tickets, you can visit the official website: www.assamstatezoo.in and
if you want offline, you will find several ticket counters near the entry gate.
Ticket prices are Rs.33 for adults and Rs.13 for children (ages 3 to 11 years)
for Indian tourists and Rs.104 for adults and Rs.33 for children for
foreigners.
There is a large
parking place in front of the entry gate, where you can park your vehicle. Parking
fees (up to 5 hours) like light vehicles Rs.50, mini buses RS.150, buses Rs.150,
scooters/motor cycles Rs.20, bicycles Rs.5.
Camera Fees
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Indian |
Foreigner |
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Still
device - Rs.21 |
Still
device- Rs.41 |
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DSLR
- Rs.102 |
DSLR-
Rs.305 |
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Video
Photography– Rs.203 |
Video
Photography -Rs.508 |
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Guwahati Zoo Timing Any visitors can visit the state wildlife from Saturday to Thursday, 6 days in a week; only Friday will be closed for visitors. Visiting hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the summer season and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the winter season.
Guwahati Zoo Online Booking
The zoo provides ticket booking facility online and
offline also. You can book ticket online from their official website before
3PM.
How to Visit
There are several options to reach the zoo to Guwahati.
If you want to explore the wildlife, first you come in Guwahati from your
hometown by bus, train, or flight. The well-known place Paltan Bazar (near the railway
station) is where you will find all hotels and bus stands to take bus services,
and you can visit the Zoological Garden from the place. Paltan Bazer to Assam
State Zoo distance is around 6-5 KM. The place is easily accessible via local
transport like city bus, cab, and auto-rickshaws from anywhere in Guwahati.
Railway Station to Assam State Zoo
The good road connectivity makes the tour journey easy
and perfect for tourists. Several buses provide their services on the road. The
distance from the Railway station to the wildlife and botanical garden is
around 6.5 km. You will find cab services, like Rapido, and Ola to visit the
wildlife park.
Best Time to Visit
A visitor can visit the zoo all the year round, but
the best time is between October to April, because at that time the weather is
pleasant and animals are more active.
Conclusion
Guwahati Zoo is
a vital institution dedicated to wildlife conservation and environmental
education. Its big collection of animals, amazing nature surroundings, and
commitment to preserving biodiversity make it the best tourist destination in
Guwahati, Assam, India.