Guwahati Zoo, Guwahati

About Guwahati Zoo

The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden or Guwahati Zoo is spread over an extensive area of ​​430 acres. It is located within the Hengrabari Reserve Forest in Guwahati, India. The Assam State Zoo was established in the year 1957 and was open for public viewing in the year 1958. It is home to 113 different species of the animal kingdom, which make up the more than 900 animals, birds, and reptiles in the zoo. The zoo displays panoramic landscape gardens, a great deal of wildlife and a serene environment.

Interesting facts about Guwahati Zoo

1. This zoo is very natural as it is situated on a hill.
2. You can rent a bicycle inside the zoo.
3. It is a great place to stay for kids and adults alike.
4. Many deer roam freely in the park which is also fun. Other varieties are kept in cages, especially horned deer.
5. Some of the animals worth seeing are Black Panther, Hawk Gibbon, Lion and Lioness, Bear, White Tiger, Nilgai, Pelican, Emu, Cassowary.
6. There are car ride options through the zoo.
7. The place boasts of huge naturally designed enclosures for a wide variety of fauna and all animals.

How to reach Guwahati Zoo

By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to Guwahati Zoo is Jonali Bus Stop which is 2 minutes away.

By Rail:- The nearest railway station to Guwahati Zoo is Guwahati Railway Station which is 5.4 km away. From here one can easily take rickshaw to the zoo.

By Air:- The distance between Guwahati Airport and Guwahati Zoo is 26.7 kms. From here one can easily reach by cab.

Nearby famous places

• Hill Rovers 1 km away
• Guwahati War Cemetery 1.3 km away
• Nexplore Travel 1.4 km away
• Amaze Northeast 1.8 km away
• Kamakhya Temple 7.2 km away
• Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple 9 km away
• Travelzone 1.8 km away
• Sradhanjali Kanan 1.9 km away
• The Maati Centre 2.3 km away
• Brahmaputra River 3.1 km away
• Alfresco Grand 4.2 km away