Kankaria Zoo, Ahmedabad

Kankaria Zoo | One of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad

LocationKankaria, Ahmedabad (Map)
Entry Fee & TimingsRs. 20/Adults (Above Age 12 Years). Opens in March to October: 9:00 am to 6:15 pm and November to February from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Monday.
Place TypeZoo, Nature Sites and Parks
Place visit withFamily, Kids, Friends, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visitJanuary, February, March, April, May, June

About Kankaria Zoo

Kamala Nehru Zoological Park, popularly known as Kankaria Zoo, was established in 1951 by Reuben David. This zoo is spread over 21 acres. The zoo has 450 mammals, 2,000 birds, 140 reptiles. The Kankaria Zoo also has a record of breeding rare species like pythons, crocodiles, bears and wild donkeys. Reuben David was awarded Padma Shri in 1974 for it.

Architecture of Kankaria Zoo

This zoo is spread over 21 acres of land, which has a wealth of wild animals like tigers, lions, pythons, anacondas, snakes, elephants, albino (white). The Kankaria Zoo also has a record of breeding rare species like pythons, crocodiles, bears and wild donkeys.

Interesting facts about Kankaria Zoo

  1. The founder of the zoo was Reuben David Kankaria.
  2. The official name of Kankaria Zoo is Kamala Nehru Zoological Park.
  3. The zoo was rated the best zoo in the continent of Asia in 1974.
  4.  This zoo is open from 9 am to 6.00 pm.
  5. Zoo has been built by Sultan Muiz-ud-din Muhammad Shah II and Sultan Qutb-ud-din.
  6. The festival of Kankaria Carnival is organized here every year in December.

How to reach Kankaria Zoo

By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to the zoo is Geeta Mandir New Bus Stand, which is at a walking distance of about 20 minutes.

By Train:- Maninagar Railway Station is the nearest station which is at a distance of (1 km).

By Road:- You can also take auto or rickshaw to go to Kankaria Zoo, which you will easily find here.

Nearby famous places

  • Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur 0.2 km
  • Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir 0.2 kms
  • Kids City 0.2 kms
  • Kankaria Lake 0.4 km
  • Balvatika 0.6 km
  • Shree Camp Hanuman Mandir 2.2 km
  • Swapna Srushti Water Park 0.8 km
  • Swaminarayan Akshardham 3.1 km
  • Akshardham Temple 3.1 km
  • Jami Masjid 2.6 km

Kankaria Zoo FAQs:

𝒜. Kankaria Zoo has a wealth of wild animals like tiger, lion, python, anaconda, snake, elephant, albino (white).

𝒜. The name of Kankaria Zoo is 'Kamla Nehru Zoological Park'.

𝒜. The Kankaria Zoo was built by Ruben David.

𝒜. Kankaria Zoo was established in 1951.

𝒜. It is located at Kankaria, Ahmedabad.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Kankaria Zoo: Rs. 20/Adults (Above Age 12 Years). Opens in March to October: 9:00 am to 6:15 pm and November to February from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Monday. .

𝒜. You should visit Kankaria Zoo during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.

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