Guwahati Zoo (Assam State Zoo)

The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is the largest zoo in North-East India, located inside the Hengrabari Reserved Forest in Guwahati. Spread over about 432 acres, it is also known as the “Green Lung of Guwahati” due to its rich greenery and natural forest environment. Established in 1958, the zoo is home to hundreds of animal, bird, and reptile species along with a well-developed botanical garden, making it both a conservation centre and a popular tourist attraction

Point of Attractions

• One-horned Rhinoceros and other rare mammals
• Hoolock Gibbon and Golden Langur (North-East endemic species)
• Clouded Leopard, Tiger, Lion, and Leopard Cat
• Exotic animals like Giraffe and Hippopotamus
• Reptile house with Python, Cobra, Monitor Lizard
• Bird park with Hornbills, Eagles, Parakeets, and Storks
• Botanical garden with orchids, bamboo, and medicinal plants
• Museum showcasing forest artifacts and preserved specimens
• Nature trails and forest walking routes inside campus
• Beautiful landscaped gardens and water bodies

Facilities

• Drinking water stations
• Resting shelters and shaded seating areas
• Clean toilets and washrooms
• Food and juice stalls
• Signboards and visitor information boards
• Battery vehicle/golf cart rides (available in some sections)
• Wheelchair-friendly pathways in selected areas
• Animal rescue and veterinary care centre
• Parking facilities near entrance

Best in the Zoo

• One-horned Rhinoceros enclosure (signature attraction)
• Clouded Leopard and big cat sections
• Hoolock Gibbon natural habitat zones
• Botanical garden orchid collection
• Bird aviary with rare Himalayan and migratory birds
• Forest trekking and walking trails
• Museum and herbarium collection showcasing Assam’s biodiversity