Nandankanan Zoological Park is located in the capital city of Bhubaneswar , Odisha . The Zoo is located inside the Chandaka forest . Nandankanan Odisha is the first zoo in India which joined World association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2009 . One part of the Zoo is declared as sanctuary , It also contains a botanical garden and a boating Lake . The zoo is located at a distance of 15 kilometers from Bhubaneswar railway station . The zoo is a major tourist destination of Odisha . More than 3 million people come to visit Nandankanan Odisha every year .
Nandankanan Zoological Park is one of the biggest Zoo of the country . You can see variety of animals , birds, reptiles and their activities inside the zoo . Here is some of top attractions of the Zoo .
Nandankanan Odisha Tiger Safari
Tiger safari is one of the major attractions in Nandankanan . You can see different colors of Tiger inside the Zoo . The zoo is famous for the breeding of white tiger program . The first white tiger was born in 1980 . This is the only zoo where you can see both Royal Bengal Tiger and white Tiger . But you must remember that you can see both types of Tiger during the Safari trip , if you are lucky . Now the state government try to increase the breeding and reserve of both white Tiger and Bengal tigers .
Nandankanan Odisha Lion Safari
As compare to the Tiger Safari , Lion Safari is not a major attraction in the zoo . But you can see some of Lion during the Safari trip . Due to some reason Lions families are decreasing day by day . So Government should take care of it , and try to improve the breeding program of Lions in Nandankanan . Visitors can take a battery operated vehicle for the Safari trip . Always remember that you have to be careful during the trip .
Nandankanan Odisha Bear Safari
After The Lion safari and Tiger Safari you can see a bear Safari . You can see black bear in the Safari . You can also enjoy their activities during the trip .
Nandankanan Odisha Deer Safari
A well maintained deer Safari is available inside the Zoo . The deer Safari is one of the best location for photography in the Zoo . You can see many deers in the deer Safari . This is one of the best place to visit for children .
Buses are always available for the Safari trip but it is quite uncomfortable . You can take a battery operated vehicle for the trip . Guides are also available to describe about the place , you can take help of a guide to know details about the Zoo .
Birds of Nandankanan Odisha
You can see different species of birds in Nandankanan Zoo . There is a different system has applied which provides freedom and Safety space for the birds . A huge space surrounded and covered with a net for the safety of the birds . You can see different activities of birds inside the zoo . It is true that government has to take more step for the freedom and safety of the birds of Nandankanan .
Reptiles of Nandankanan Odisha
Visitors can see more than 100 crocodiles inside the zoo . The area of crocodiles covered with nets for the safety of visitors . You can also see different species of snakes . In 2016 / 2017 some of crocodiles and snakes were brought from Madras zoo .
Other animals like elephants , monkeys , Ziraf , zebra , Leopard , Rhinoceros , wild water buffalo , water elephants are also available in Nandankanan .
Boating at Nandankanan Odisha
A Lake ( Kanjia Lake ) is available in Nandankanan zoo for boat riding . Both 2 seater and 4 seater paddle boats are available for the boat ride . If you are planning for a boat ride with family then you should take a family boat . Boat riding is one of the best thing to do in Nandankanan .
Botanical Garden , Nandankanan Odisha
A well maintained Botanical garden is developed by the state government in Nandankanan . You can see different species of plants inside the garden . The garden was constructed with the purpose of experiment . Now it’s a huge and major tourist attraction of the city . Glass house , Green house , Cacti house , Orchid house , Philodendron House , Bonsai , Dry garden , Medicinal garden , Japanese garden , Mughal garden , Evolution garden , Heritage garden , Landscape garden , Palm garden , Budha park and Children’s park are the top attractions . So this is one of the best place to spend some time with friends and family . Botanical garden is a must visit place for school students and children .
Nandankanan Ticket
Entry fee ; RS 50 for adults RS 10 for children ( 3 to 12 years)RS 100 for foreigners
Photography ;video Camera – RS 500Movie Camera – RS 4000
Safaris Trip ( 45 min) Lion and Tiger Safari- RS 30Bear Safari- RS 15Deer Safari – RS 15
Battery Vehicle – RS 80 per person
Boating ( for 30 minutes );Paddle Boat 2 seater – RS 50Paddle boat 4 seater – RS 100Family boat – Rs 150
Toy train – Under renovation Ropeway – Under renovation
Vehicle Parking;For Bus – RS 50For 4 wheeler – RS 30For 3 wheeler –RS 15For 2 wheeler –RS 10
Botanical garden Ticket
Entry fee – RS 20 per person
Picnic pandals – Starting from RS 250 to RS 1200 .
Shooting ;
Films – RS 25000
TV Serial – RS 15000
Album – RS 10000
Vehicle Parking ;Buses – RS 2004 wheeler – RS 1003 wheeler – RS 302 wheeler – RS 30
Nandankanan Odisha Timings
Nandankanan Odisha is open every day except Monday . The visiting time is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm .
How to reach Nandankanan Zoological park
By Air Biju Patnaik International Airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of 20 kilometers from Nandankanan . Buses and taxis are always available to reach Nandankanan from the Airport .
By RailBhubaneswar railway station is the nearest railway station located a distance of 15 kilometers from Nandankanan . City buses are always available to reach Nandankanan from BBSR railway station .
By Road You can take private or city buses to reach Nandankanan from Bhubaneswar city center . I will suggest you to take city bus .