Maharajbagh Zoo, Nagpur

Gorepeth, Nagpur

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Entry Fee & Ticket

It opens from 08:00am to 06:00pm (Feb - Aug), 08:00am to 05:30pm (Sep - Jan) all days in week, Entry fees for adult Rs 20, child RS 10 per person. | Adult - ₹40/-, Child - ₹20/-

Opening Time & Days

Maharajbagh Zoo opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 07:30 PM

Open Days

The Maharajbagh Zoo is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

July, August, September, October, November, December

Place Visit With

Family Kids Friends Parents Siblings Youngsters

286 m away

Jhasi Rani Square Metro Station

595 m away

Sitabuldi Metro Station

1.1 km away

Zero Mile Metro Station

1.2 km away

Shankar Nagar Square Metro Station

1.2 km away

Rahate Colony Metro Station

1.4 km away

How to Reach Maharajbagh Zoo

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Maharajbagh Zoo.

By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Ajni Railway Station

1.5 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Mor Bhavan Bus Stop

1.0 km away

About Maharajbagh Zoo

Maharajbagh Zoo located in the heart of Nagpur city was established in the year 1894 by the rulers of Bhonsle dynasty under the supervision of Central Zoo Authority of India. The garden named Maharaj Bagh has been converted into a botanical garden with a rich collection of herbs, shrubs, ornamental and aromatic plants, medicinal plants, etc.

It is the habitat of many species of animals, birds and plants. The serene environment, lush green cover, animal sounds give a feeling of oneness with nature. It is a favorite haunt of nature lovers, which gives a feeling of being away from the city even though it is in the city.

Architecture of Maharajbagh Zoo

The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) of India and is maintained by Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Nagpur. The zoo within the complex is home to varieties of rare species of birds and animals. 209 animals live in Maharajbagh spread over 10.40 hectares.

Interesting facts about Maharajbagh Zoo

Maharajbagh Zoo is one of the smaller zoos in India and has faced constant lack of funds for expansion and maintenance.
The park has a proper zoo with animals like tigers, leopards, bears, monkeys, birds, deer and a proper aquarium.
Maharaj Bagh is a great place for all kids as there are so many cool things for kids to see.
Maharajbagh Zoo is 117 years old.
Zoo located in the heart of the city is a center of tourist attraction.
It is a perfect place for family gatherings and weekend hangouts. 7.It also has a rich avifauna that includes the parrot, cockatoo, hornbill, partridge, lark, duck, raven, white pigeon, cuckoo, hawk, owl, and much more.

Maharajbagh Zoo FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Gorepeth, Nagpur, Nagpur.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Maharajbagh Zoo: It opens from 08:00am to 06:00pm (Feb - Aug), 08:00am to 05:30pm (Sep - Jan) all days in week, Entry fees for adult Rs 20, child RS 10 per person. | Adult - ₹40/-, Child - ₹20/- Maharajbagh Zoo opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 07:30 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Maharajbagh Zoo during July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.