Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 437-hectare (1,080-acre) zoo and botanical garden located in Barang village, Odisha, India. It is 10 km to south of Cuttack and 10 km north of Bhubaneswar. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan, literally meaning The Garden of Heaven,[1] is located in the environs of the Chandaka forest, and includes the 134-acre
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Nandankanan Zoological Park |
| Address | Bhubaneswar, Odisha 754005, India |
| Area | 4.006 km² |
| Opened | 29 December 1960 |
| Number of Animals | 2,669 |
| Number of Species | 157 (2019) |
| Notable Animals | Ganga, Rebati, Thara, Diana, Seema, Deepak |
| Director | Dr. Sudarsan Panda |
| Annual Visitors | 3.2 million (April 2018 – March 2019) |
| Major Exhibits | White Tiger Safari, Lion Safari, Butterfly Park, Orchid House |
| Opening Hours | Closed on Mondays; Opens at 7:30 AM (Tuesday–Sunday) |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Type | Zoological Park and Botanical Garden |
| Established By | Government of Odisha |
| Key Attractions | White Tigers, Lion Safari, Botanical Garden, Reptile Park, Butterfly Park, Orchid House |
Point of Attractions
- White Tiger Safari
- Lion Safari
- Bear Safari
- Butterfly Park
- Orchid House
- Reptile Park
- Walk-through Aviary
- Kanjia Lake Boating
- Botanical Garden
- Herbivore Safari
Facilities
- Toy Train Ride
- Battery-Operated Vehicles
- Ropeway Facility
- Parking Area
- Boating Services
- Safari Transport
- Food Courts and Refreshments
- Restrooms and Visitor Amenities
- Nature Trails
- Online and Offline Ticketing
Best in the Zoo
- First zoo in the world to successfully breed White Tigers in captivity.
- First zoo in India to establish a White Tiger Safari.
- Famous for its natural forest environment surrounding Kanjia Lake.
- One of India’s leading wildlife conservation and breeding centers.
- Home to rare species including White Tigers, Gharials, Pangolins, and Asiatic Lions.
- Features one of the largest Orchid Houses and Butterfly Parks in eastern India.
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Must Visit Zoo for kids
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Nandankanan Zoological Park is breeding tigers since 1966 and a participating zoo for conservation breeding of Indian tiger since 2009.
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Nandankanan is the first zoo in India with a white tiger safari.
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In Odisha, the world-famous destination for white tigers is the Nandankanan Zoological Park, located near Bhubaneswar.
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Location: Situated about 20 km from Bhubaneswar, near the Kanjia Lake.