Jijamata Udayan Zoo

Laid out in 1861, Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra houses Mumbai's zoo. Spread over 48 acres in the Byculla area of Mumbai it is one of the major tourist attractions of Maharashtra. Located in the central side of Mumbai, the Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra is a patch of green amidst the bustling city life of Mumbai. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Jijamata Udayan Zoo. kanha national park

Lush green acres of the Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra is the home to a rich
variety of flora and fauna and many of them are the endangered species.Originally
called the Victoria Gardens, the Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra is now called
the Jijamata Udayan Zoo or the Rani Bagh.

On your entrance to this zoo you will get to see the clock tower which reminds you of the Italian Renaissance period. Though the clock has stopped ticking ages back, yet the tower is a beautiful architectural marvel that depicts the grandeur of yesteryears. The Albert Museum is also located inside the garden where you can get to see the remnants from a number of archaeological excavations. There is a stone sculpted structure of an elephant in this museum which was brought from the Elephanta Caves.
There are a number of wild animals that can be spotted at Jijamata Udayan Zoo that include tigers, lions, elephants, bears and monkeys. Watch these animals during your visit to the Jijamata Udayan Zoo in Maharashtra. The Mumbai zoo has different rooms for these animals. There are also a number of migratory and native birds in this zoo in Mumbai. During your tour to the zoo you can also go for elephant rides which are quite exciting and offers you a unique experience.

You can also get a glimpse of a number of birds which dwell amidst this 48 acre greenery of the Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra. On your tour to Mumbai, explore the rich variety of flora and fauna in Jijamata Udayan Zoo, Maharashtra.

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