National Zoological Park, Delhi

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. 

 

 

ZOO TIMINGS (WINTER)
Slot 1	8:30am to 12:30pm
Slot 2	12:30pm to 04:30pm
ZOO REMAINS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY
ENTRANCE FEE (NORMAL)
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)
Adults	Rs. 400/- per head
Children (Up to 5 Years)	Free
Children (5 - 12 Years)	Rs. 200/- per head
ENTRANCE FEE (FOREIGNERS SAARC countries)
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 :
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 :
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
Still Camera	Free
Amateur	Free
Documentary	Rs. 2000/- per day
Feature Film	Rs. 50,000/- per day
OTHER VISITOR FACILITIES
Wheel Chairs for physically challenged	Free of cost
Pram service for babies	Free of cost
Cloak room	Rs. 5/- per piece of luggage