Over 46 acres make up Kolkata’s Alipore Zoological Garden which is home to a wide variety of animals such as reptiles, exotic birds, elegant giraffes, and majestic lions. India's first glass-enclosed walk-in aviary which houses about 200 colorful birds from 14 different species and provides visitors with an immersive experience is a remarkable feature.
Explore Alipore Zoological Garden through captivating images that showcase their rich culture, history, and charm.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata is the nearest airport approximately 24 km away.
Kolkata Railway Station is the nearest railway station approximately 12 km away.
It is well connected by road, with Kolkata city buses providing convenient access from major areas.
Over 46 acres make up Kolkata’s Alipore Zoological Garden which is home to a wide variety of animals such as reptiles, exotic birds, elegant giraffes, and majestic lions. India's first glass-enclosed walk-in aviary which houses about 200 colorful birds from 14 different species and provides visitors with an immersive experience is a remarkable feature. Additionally, the zoo has a valuable education program for the exposed Manipur brow-antlered deer which helps to preserve this species.
The oldest zoo in India was founded in 1875 during British rule and is a popular tourist destination in Kolkata, West Bengal. German electrician Carl Louis Schwendler started it as a private menagerie and on May 1, 1876, it was made public. It has developed into a vibrant conservation area over time contributing to Kolkata’s rich cultural legacy.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Thursday Closed)
Ticket Counter Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
| Adults | Rs 25 per person |
| Weekend & Holidays | Rs 30 per person |
| Children (Below 5 years) | Rs 10 per person |
| Aquarium | Rs 5 per person |
| Videography | Rs 250 per person |
| Location | 2, Alipore Rd, Alipore Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027, India |
| Opened | September 24, 1875 |
| Notable Animal | Adwaita (Aldabra giant tortoise) |
| Annual Visitors | 3 million |
| Number of Animals | 1,266 |
| No. of Species | 108 |
| Nearest Metro Station | Netaji Bhavan Metro - 3 km |
| Contact Number | +91 62923 36683 |