MUMBAI BEST ZOO
1. Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo
Location: Byculla East, South Mumbai
Timing: 9 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
Entry Fee: ₹50 (Adults), ₹25 (Children), ₹100 (Family Pass)
WHAT IT HAVE BEST :
Byculla Zoo or Rani Baug, this is Mumbai’s oldest and most famous zoo. All over 50 acres, it houses a variety of animals including Humboldt penguins, tigers, leopards, crocodiles, hippos, deer, and various birds. It also has a botanical garden with over 3,000 trees and rare plants. also include.in the zoo you should visit at once time in .
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Penguin enclosure (the only one in India)
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Bengal Tigers in glass viewing zones
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Large bird aviary with exotic species
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Botanical garden and lotus pond
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Children’s park and museum
Perfect for: Families, school trips, tourists, and children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMp0yfuJcIg
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2. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)
Location: Borivali, North Mumbai
Timing: 7 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: ₹60 (approx)
WHAT IT HAVE BEST
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(SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK )is one of the world’s largest national parks within city limits. It spreads All over across 87 square kilometers and is a green paradise in the heart of Mumbai. and it’s not a traditional zoo, it have the offers wildlife safaris where you can spot lepoard and tigers, along with a large variety of birds, deer, monkeys, and butterflies in their natural environment.
Top Exploration:
Leopard and Tiger Safari (in protected jeeps)
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Kanheri Caves (ancient Buddhist caves inside the forest)
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Boating, toy train, and nature walks
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Butterfly park and tribal village exhibits
Perfect for: Adventure lovers, trekkers, nature enthusiasts, and families.
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3. Taraporewala Aquarium
Location: Marine Drive, Mumbai
Timing: 10 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee: ₹60 (Adults), ₹30 (Children)
WHAT IT HAVE BEST:
If you are interested in marine life, this is the best aquarium in Mumbai. Though not a zoo in the traditional sense, it houses over 400 species of marine and freshwater fish, turtles, sea snakes, and corals. It was recently have changes and make new to look and includes glass tunnels and touch pools.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXjvXVMT0I
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12-foot-long glass viewing tunnel
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Exotic fish like clownfish, eels, lionfish, and stingrays
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Freshwater species from Indian rivers
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Coral reef displays and underwater habitats
Perfect for: Children, tourists, and marine life lovers.
4. Maharashtra Nature Park (MNP)
Location: Dharavi-Sion, Mumbai
Timing: 8 AM – 3 PM
Entry Fee: ₹5 – ₹20 (approx.)
WHAT IT HAVE BEST :
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Once a Time it was dumping ground, this area has been converted into a beautiful eco-park with over 500 plant species, and butterflies, birds, and reptiles. it’s not a zoo, it offers an open environment to observe small wild creatures and plants in a natural setting.you can explore all things at once time .
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Birdwatching and butterfly spotting
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Nature trails and eco-learning centers
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Ideal for photography and nature walks
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Green escape from the city chaos
Perfect for: Students, bird watchers, and environmentalists.
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5. Aarey Milk Colony (Eco-Zone)
Location: Goregaon East, near SGNP
Timing: 7 AM – 7 PM
Entry Fee: Free or minimal charges for guided tours
WHAT IT HAVE BEST :
While not a zoo, Aarey is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including leopards, snakes, deer, frogs, insects, and over 90 species of birds. It’s Mumbai’s most important green zone under threat from urban development. Several guided tours and nature walks are organized here to showcase wildlife and teach conservation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXjvXVMT0I
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