Chhatbir Zoo Chandigarh
Also known as the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhatbir zoo, the distinguished zoological garden is located at a distance of 17 km from Chandigarh and 55 km from Patiala. The zoo sprawls across an expanse of 202 acres against a stunning green backdrop.
It is indeed a marvel to see how acres of raw scrubland have been transformed into a wonderful home for wild animals. The zoo paints a magnificent picture of the underlying ecological harmony that enhances the charm of the beautiful surroundings. The animals are kept in open enclosures so that their behavioral and physical needs can be met akin to their natural habitat.
The main attraction of the Chhatbir zoo Chandigarh is the Royal Bengal Tiger, which has developed into the perfect point of interest for visiting the zoo. Visitors are taken in a caged motor vehicle to the tiger’s refuge to savor its attractions. While traveling inside the tiger’s refuge, the visitors can enjoy close ups of this magnificent animal.
The Chhatbir Zoo is the perfect place for picnic as it also has a water body and large wooded parks and jungle area. Children come here for a fun-filled day and also learn a lot about the different animals by carrying out research on them. During the winters the rush increases due to pleasant climate during the daytime. Many zoologists also visit the Chandigarh zoo for carrying out research on various species of life.
Zoo Residents
The Chhatbir zoo has about 950 animals and birds belonging to about 85 species housed in about 100 enclosures (animal houses). Most of the zoo animals are either from other zoos or are born here.
Visiting Days / timings: The Chandigarh zoo is open six days a week. It is closed on Monday.
Zoo Hours : 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Zoo Holidays: 15th August, 2nd October & 26th January.
Refreshment Options: Restaurant, Canteen, Ice Cream Parlor
Ticket rates
Children between 3-12 years age Rs 5 each
Above 12 years and adults Rs 15 each
Cars/Jeeps Rs 250 extra
Auto Rickshaw Rs 150 extra
Contact telephone Numbers: 01762-286303
Address Chhatbir Zoo, Village Chhat, District Mohali, Punjab
good location
It was nice to see that the location of Chattbir Zoo and other valuable information about the nearby places are very briefly described. Hope u will try to upgrade the information every week or month. One of my suggestion is that u can try to display the news of the animals, their diet, habits, likes or dislikes etc. on the website. It will be more intersting.
I want something more on chhatbir zoo
this is a great experience to see the beautifull animals there.
it was agood experience for me to see so many animals in a single location.but for better improvement i want to suggest u to provide water supply after at half km distance.
Since I am regular visitor to this beautiful zoo would like to state that the caged vehicle ( like jurrasic park ) is taken in the zoo premises to see the lions and not the tigers
It is a great sight to watch so many lions in the open so close to you …a sight probably not available in any other zoo in India and the deer safari is also worth watching where you can take your vehicle at no additional cost ( after paying Rs 250 once )
Best time to visit is in winters when all the animals come out in the open and give u a good view
The zoo staff is very friendly and have maintained the zoo very well
A must see zoo for all animal lovers and wildlife enthusiasts
location is nice but what about those animals and birds who are being captured in it i don’t the capturing of animals……………..
i want to know about animal adoption in chhatbir zoo….can u plz help me out…..
really its boon 4 animal lovers,i regularly visit this zoo,staff is very caring 4 animals,an artificial lake adds 2 d beauty of zoo,i wud suggest authorities 2 start boating there,nd i wish 2 see white tigers again on my next visit nd its d only place of its kind in north india..
today visited the zoo,but i was disappointed to see the arrangements for the animals i think govt.should give more funds for the zoo animals and also increase the animals,though snacks inside the zoo are of good quality and economical ,LION SAFARI earlier use to be a g8 charm but the standards has gone down,animals are looking sick and weak……..lot of work has to be done to uplift it to the standards