Patna zoo

Patna, Bihar, India

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Patna Zoo, officially known as the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, is one of the largest zoological parks in India located on Bailey Road in Patna, Bihar, and was opened to the public as a zoo in 1973.

Spread across 153 acres of lush greenery, this biological park combines both botanical and zoological gardens, housing over 90 indigenous and exotic wildlife species including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish amid its rich and diverse flora. The zoo features notable species such as tigers, crocodiles (Magars), hippos, giraffes, zebras, emu birds, deer, various birds like peacocks and mynas, and maintains a botanical garden with more than 300 species of plants and trees.

As a conservation hub focused on protecting endangered species, the park offers educational programs on conservation and biodiversity, along with attractions like a 3D theatre, electric auto rides, and boating options for visitors. The zoo operates Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (with last entry at 5:00 PM), is closed on Mondays except for holidays.