Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

In modern times the cities are fast developing into concrete jungles taking us away from the beauty & wonders of Mother Nature. The busy schedules and shortage of time is slowly depriving us of the pleasure of enjoying the greenery, beauty and wildlife treasures. Thus, a trip to a nearby zoo or park offers us an opportunity to come close to nature and admire the bounties it has to offer. Whether you are a nature lover or you want to explore the Wildlife and Diverse Flora and Fauna, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan located in the historical city of Patna is the perfect place for you.

About Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan in Patna

Established in 1973, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, Patna is one of the 16 largest zoos in India. Also called as the Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden or Patna Zoo it is spread across an area of approximately 152.95 acres. Away from the hustle-bustle of city life it is located near Bailey Road in Patna. Serving as a as a green lung of the city it has nearly 800 animals belonging to 110 different species as well as a wide variety of plants and trees. The park consists of a big water pond, numerous walking trails with greenery spread all around. Nature lovers will love to wander around and admire the rare variety of trees and plants spread all around the sprawling park.

Main Attractions of Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

The Zoo boosts of an amazing collection of animals which attracts young and old alike. They include one-horned rhinoceros, , lions, tigers giraffes, zebras, elephants, leopards, hippopotamuses, and different species of monkeys, birds, deer, etc. Utmost care is taken in providing a clean and hygienic environment to the animals.


Bird Enclosures: One can see a large variety of birds chirping around in different enclosures thus offering an added attraction for bird-watchers.

Saanp Ghar: A separate Snake house present in the park has nearly thirty snakes of different varieties. One needs to buy a separate ticket for it.

Machalli Ghar: Located in an artificially made island in the water ponds the Fish Museum (aquarium) is house to more than thirty varieties of fish. One needs to buy a separate ticket to visit the aquarium.

Trees & Plants:There are more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs in the park which provide greenery and a refreshing atmosphere to the park.

Other Added Attractions in Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

Toy Train at Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik UdyanToy Train: A five compartment Toy Train runs at regular intervals during the day offering a fun-filled joy ride to the visitors. The train covers all the majors’ areas of the park while completing a complete round. It has open compartments from where the visitors can enjoy the view and take a look around. Indian Railway has provided an old Railway Engine which is on display outside the station much to the delight of the visitors.

Boating: One can enjoy a boat ride in the centrally located water pond in the park premises. Boats can be availed on rent on hourly basis in a group of two or four. One also needs to deposit some amount as security which can be taken back after the trip.

Battery Operated Cars: Several battery operated cars ply in the park for the benefit of the visitors. They are especially beneficial for the elderly and small children, who may get tired while walking around the sprawling park. These cars stop at enclosures and follow a predefined route so that people can admire the wild animals. One can avail these cars at nominal fees.

Elephant Ride: Visitors can also enjoy an Elephant Ride provided by the Zoo administration. It starts from a designated spot and covers a pre-defined trail. These ride though depends on the availability of elephants ion that particular day.

Parks & Gardens at Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

A Children's park is present where children can enjoy several rides & swings and play around. A Rose garden with different species of roses adds to the beauty of the place. Laxman Jhula or The Hanging Bridge over the pond is also a popular attraction for the visitors. On getting tired after exploring the numerous attractions of the park one can relax and savour delicious food and snacks offered at Cafeterias & Food Outlets present at different locations in the park. Direction maps are present at several places which help you in finding your way around & locating different attractions inside the park. Animal & Bird enclosures have an Information Board, which give the basic information about the animal. Parking Space is offered for parking your vehicles while visiting the park

Rules to be Followed at Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

• One needs to maintain cleanliness while visiting the Zoo. Waste, plastic bags, left-over items has to be thrown only in dust-bins provided at different locations in the park
• Offering any eatables to the animals is strictly prohibited
• No one is allowed to enter the enclosures of birds or animals
• Plucking flowers or damaging the plants or property is not allowed and strict action can be taken against you
• Safety precautions have to be followed as specified by the park administration while taking a Joy-train, Boat or elephant ride

Timings and Entry Fees at Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan

Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan
Address: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800014
Open all Days : Monday - Friday: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Saturday: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Sunday: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Public Holidays: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM
Ticket available for Rs. 15 per person for Adults
Ticket available for Rs. 5 per person for Children between 3 to 12 years

Interesting Facts about Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park

Location: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Rajbanshi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800014
Land Area: 152.95 acres
Number of Animals: 800 of more than 100 species
Number of Species of Trees: 300
Fish: 35 species
Snakes: 5 species
Annual Visitors: Approximately 750,000
Phone: 0612 221 7455