Date opened 1977 Major exhibits Lion Safari Phone 098148 99749 | Memberships CZA Opened 1977 | |
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Location Chhatbir Zoo, Village Chhat, Zirakpur,District Mohali, Punjab India Address Chattbir Zoo Rd, Sahibzada, Ajit Singh Nagar, Chhat, Punjab 140603 Hours Open today · 9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMondayClosedTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PM Similar Sukhna Lake, Zakir Hussain Rose Gar, Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Open Hand Monument, Government Museum and Art G | ||
ChattBir Zoo (formally Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park), is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India and is an abode to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. The lion safari is the most interesting part about the Chattbir Zoo. The construction of a zoo dates back to seventies and at present, it is the most developed zoological park in the area. The Chattbir zoo prides itself with the Royal Bengal tiger. People who visit here can also enjoy the adventurous trip to the reserve of Asiatic Lions where animals are found roaming freely. One can also find different bird species. The zoo remains open throughout the week except Mondays.
Contents
- Chattbir zoo lion safari
- Location
- Attractions at Zoo
- List of Animals
- Visiting Days
- Ticket Rates
- References
It is quite interesting to see that how a raw scrubland got changed into a perfect abode for wild beasts. There is a beautiful picture exhibiting ecological harmony contrasting with amazing surroundings. The animals remain in natural habitat as far as behavioral and physical needs are concerned.
Chattbir zoo lion safari
Location
Lying on the Chandigarh-Zirakpur-Patiala route, this zoo is located 17 km away from Chandigarh.
Attractions at Zoo
The prominent part which catches the fancies of people at Chhatbir zoo of Chandigarh has been Royal Bengal Tiger which is becoming an ideal place for visitors at the zoo. The visitors can get there in a motor vehicle which remains in enclosure for having glances of refuge of tigers. People can travel inside the refuge of tiger where the close ups of the animal can be availed.
The possessions of zoo of Chandigarh which add to its value are the 80 species of birds and animals rarely found anywhere else along with the colorful reptiles and fish making it an interesting place to visit. The Chandigarh zoo has officials who work hard for keeping the animals as close as possible to their natural habitats. Animals live here in large groups and have greenery in their surroundings giving this place more of an island like feel.
The Zoo has been an ideal place for enjoying picnics as it consists of a water body along with large parks and the area encompassed by jungle. At the time of winters, the traffic starts building in because of pleasant climate during the day. Several zoologists also visit here to carry out research on several animal species.
List of Animals
The zoo consists of around 950 animals and birds which belong to around 85 species including some endangered species like gharial, living in over 100 enclosures. Majority of animals either came from other zoos or took birth here.
Non-Exhaustive List:
In addition to this various species of birds including but not limited to peacock, cranes, geese, ducks, parrots, sparrows, nocturnal owls and bats, various sub-species of deer, cat and monkey also reside at the zoo. The reptile complex is open to public in the summer season.
Visiting Days
The zoo remains open 6 days a week except Mondays.