Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha
Nandankanan Zoological Park is literally a vast spread of land containing a wildlife reserve as well as a botanical garden with many rare flowering plants as well as ancient trees. Spread over thousand acres of land this huge zoo is located in the capital city Bhubaneswar of the Indian coastal state of Odisha and was established in the year 1960, although it was not before 1979 that it opened its doors for common public.
The word Nandankanan literally translates to The Garden of Heaven in English and the venue literally exploits the environment and natural surroundings of the Chandaka Forest beautifully to this effect, almost as if deliberately by purpose. It is the first Indian zoo to be selected to join the prestigious world association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2009.
Nandankanan Zoological Park is home to many rare species of both plants as well as animals and house a massive diversity of life forms in their natural habitat giving birth to an alternate ecosystem for harmonious existence of wildlife with humanity. Among its various exhibits are the famed white tiger, Asiatic lion, Indian mouse deer, Indian pangolin and the Nilgiri Langur. Nandankanan Zoo enjoys a prestigious patronage in the internationally fraternity for its successful attempts at breeding black panthers, white tigers and gharyals while in captivity.
It is truly a wonderful zoological park where one can enjoy quality and exciting times with their friends and families and get treated to a lot of interesting stuffs. The long history of the zoo adds to its significance as well.
Timings
Nandankanan Zoological Park open at 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM in Summer Season and in Winter Season Zoo open at 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Entry Fees
50 INR per Indian Tourists; 100 INR per Foreign Tourists and 10 INR per Child
Boating Fees
50 INR per 2 seater pedal boat and 100 INR per 4 seater pedal boat (150 INR for Family Boat option also available)
Photography
Free | No Tickets
Videography
500 INR per video Camera charge and 4000 INR for Movie Camera charge
Vehicle Parking Fees
50 INR per Heavy Vehicles, 30 INR per Medium Vehicles; 15 INR per Medium-Light Vehicles and 10 INR per Light Vehicles