The Delhi Zoo

The Delhi Zoo is an ideal place to spend a day with family and children. The experience is fun and educational as well. The Zoo at Delhi was set up in 1957 over a sprawling expanse of 240 acres area. More than 1700 animals and birds belonging to about 185 species are housed here. These animals have been imported from various jungles of Asia, America, Africa and Australia and no stone has been left unturned to preserve their natural environment and habitat.



The Kos Minar, a magnificent structure built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir stands at the entrance, a silent sentinel to the many visitors who come here. The exotic flora and fauna here inculcate a love of nature in the children. African Antelopes, African Wild Buffalo, Axis Deer, Banteng, Chimpanzee, Emu, Gir Lion, Fallow Deer, Grey Kangaroo, Hippopotamus, Hog Dear, Hyena, Jaguar, Macaque, Peafowl, Spider Monkey and Zebra are among the many beasts found here.

A day spent at the Delhi Zoo may be a peaceful picnic, observing these exotic creatures at close quarters and learning more about their habitat, feeding habits and lifecycle. The zoo is also a botanist’s paradise. Many different varieties of trees and shrubs are found here. The most famous among these are the Phulahi hedges. The hanging yellow Alamtas thrive here.

The Delhi Zoo remains closed on Friday and on other days the zoo timings are 8 am to 6 pm in summers and 9 am to 5 pm in winters. An admission fee of Rs. 50 per head is charged at the Delhi Zoo. The Delhi Zoo is especially inviting with a number of migratory birds flocking here from the icy Siberian regions. As the birds laze in the warmth of the sunshine, our spirits are lifted as well. A number of eateries provide adequate meals for the day.