Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo Mumbai

Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Udyan, also known as the Byculla Zoo, is a zoo and garden covering 50 acres located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai.

It is the oldest public garden in Mumbai. After Indian independence, it was Named after Jijamata, the mother of Shivaji, the first Maratha emperor. In 1835, British organization conceded a huge plot of land in Sewri to the Agro Horticultural Society of Western India for a greenhouse.

That land was later obtained for a European internment ground. In 1861, the development of another nursery was initiated on 33 sections of land in the Mount Estate, Mazgaon (presently remembered for Byculla). The verdure from Sewri garden was moved to this new garden named Jijamata Udyaan which was officially opened to people in general by Lady Frere on 19 November 1862. Agro Horticultural Society of Western India kept on keeping up Victoria Gardens till 1873 when the general public's end prompted the metropolitan company to assume control over the nursery's upkeep. In 1890 the nursery was stretched out by 15 sections of land particularly for the zoo.

Once known as Ranichi Bagh significance Queen's Gardens, Jijamata Udyan is the main zoo in the city of Mumbai. Its previous name is a portrayal of the first British name Victoria Gardens. Presently it is otherwise called Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, named after the mother of Shivaji, the legend of the Maratha Empire. The zoo is situated in the core of the city in Byculla. Inherent 1861, it is the main zoo of Mumbai and one of the most seasoned in India. In the zoo, you can observe numerous wild creatures in independent fenced-in areas, for example, lion, monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, and some more.

The aviary has a decent assortment of brilliant and boisterous feathered creatures. The zoo is experiencing a redoing strategy which will include many energizing highlights to the reason just as get a lot more types of creatures. The redesign will likewise incorporate a therapeutic nursery, a butterfly nook, and a strategic nursery for the outwardly hindered. At present, the zoo has opened up the penguin nook for the public where 8 chipper and amicable penguins engage you with their adorable shenanigans.

Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo Information:

Destination: Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo, Mumbai

Destination Type: Zoo

Location: 91A, Lalbaug Flyover, Byculla East, Near Byculla Railway Station, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400027

Distance from Mumbai CST: 5.5 km

Things to do in Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo: Visit with the family to see the zoo

Best time to visit Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo: Any

Where to stay near Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo: Hotels in Mumbai

Why To Visit Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo: Good Park & Zoo

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Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo Timing: 09:30 am to 6:00pm

Opened: 1861

Owned by: Municipal corporation of Greater Mumbai

Visitors :8000 to 30,000 (on holiday)

How to Reach Veermata Jijabai Bhonsale Zoo: The zoo is located exactly opposite of the Byculla Railway Station and walking distance from the station. If you are on the western railway line, then the closest station is Mumbai Central from where you can take a taxi to reach here.

By Road

There are bus many routes from the different part of Mumbai you can get enquired and take BEST bus or you can hire private taxi also to reach here from any corner of Mumbai.