PADMAJA NAIDU HIMALAYAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is a splendid enclosure in Darjeeling housing a wide variety of animals. Also known as Darjeeling Zoo, this is a haven for animals of all kinds and a huge centre of attraction for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. The zoo is known internationally for its breeding and conservation programs and also includes an off display breeding centre for snow leopards and red pandas.
In addition to these rarer species, the zoo is also enriched with Asiatic black bear, Barking deer, Leopards, Blue and yellow Macaw, Eastern Pangolin, Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Wolf, Lady Amherst, Leopard Cat, Macaw, Red Jungle Fowl, Red Panda, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sambar Deer, Temminck's Tragopan, Yak and many more. This attraction was set up in 1958 and was named after the former governor of West Bengal, Padmaja Naidu, who was also the daughter of Sarojini Naidu. With an average elevation of a whopping 7000 feet, it is the largest high altitude zoo in India. The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions and has successful captive breeding programs for the snow leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and the red panda.
Suggested time duration
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayFridaySaturday | 08:30 AM | 05:30 PM | 30 | 10 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 100
- Thursday is Holiday
Other Fee's
- For Camera - 10/-
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Takdah Bus Stand |
2 KM | 7699993930 |
 Darjeeling Railway Station |
3 KM | 139 |
 Bagdogra Airport |
72.3 KM | 913532698431 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Singamari | 2 KM |
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Elevated 19th-century Tibetan Buddhist monastery featuring a 15-ft. Buddha statue & sacred texts
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationDARJEELING HILL STATION
Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination in North-East India
TrekkingTIGER HILL TREKKING
Tiger hill is the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters)
MuseumRABINDRA MUSEUM
It houses a fine collection of Indian and western style
DamTEESTA LOW DAM IV
It is a run of the river scheme with diurnal storage for peaking
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