ASSAM STATE ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Guwahati, Assam, India
Having been established as one of the better Zoo in the country, the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden or the Guwahati Zoo as it popularly known is a wildlife paradise that spreads over an extensive area of 430 acres. Located in a densely vegetated forest area in the centre of Guwahati called the Hengrabari Forest Area, the protected area has not lost its vibrant touch with mother nature. Often referred to as the green lung of the city of Guwahati, the Assam Zoo cum Botanical Garden lies just 6 kilometres South of the mighty Brahmaputra river that flows through the state and is the largest of its kind in the North-East region of the country.
The Zoo exhibits captivating landscape gardens, a great deal of wildlife and a serene environment. It has had an important mark in shaping the ecological outline of the state and also the country. A unique abundance of the wildlife here makes it an admirer's paradise and is certainly worth the visit. More than half a million tourists and wildlife enthusiasts visit the place throughout the year for the indigenous and exotic animals at display such as the majestic one horned Rhinoceros which is native to the Indian subcontinent, Giraffes and Ostriches from Africa and Kangaroos from Australia.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do keep the premises of the Zoo neat and clean.
- Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
- Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdaySaturday | 07:00 AM | 04:30 PM | 20 | 10 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100
- Friday is Holiday
Other Fee's
- For Camera - 20/-
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Guwahati Bus Stand |
2 KM | 18003453986 |
 Guwahati Railway Station |
6 KM | 139 |
 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport |
28 KM | 913612841909 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ganeshguri | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
SUKRESWAR MANDIR
Temple was built by the great Ahom ruler Pramatta Singha in 1744 A.D.
UMANANDA TEMPLE
Temple was built in 1694 A.D. by the Bar Phukan Garhganya Handique by the order of King Gadadhar Singha
UGRATARA TEMPLE
Ugrotara temple was built in 1725. It is one of the important Shakti Shrines in India
NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE
Temple was built during the time of King Rajesvar Singh in 1752 A.D.
SREE KAMAKHYA DEVI TEMPLE
Home to the mythical womb and vagina of Shakti
RUDRESWAR TEMPLE
The design of the temple is an imitation of the Mughal mausoleum
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationSHILLONG HILL STATION
This place is also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’
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