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Shivaji Zoo

Name: Shivaji Zoo
Brand: Direct Booking
SKU: Zoo-013
Availability: InStock

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Sku: Zoo-013

₹30

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Features

Ticket Price for Shivaji Zoo in Pune, Maharashtra starts from ₹30 (Adults), ₹15 (Children) onwards, book you tickets online /offline to visit the Zoo.

Category	Ticket Price
Adults	₹30 onwards
Children	₹15 onwards
Foreign Nationals	₹100 onwards (approx.)

Category: Zoo & Wildlife Tags: Maharashtra, Pune, Zoo, Zoo In India

Description

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Pune’s famous wildlife destination, the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, popularly known as Katraj Zoo, is located near Katraj Lake on Pune–Satara Road. Spread across 130 acres, the zoo is home to around 60+ species including white tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, reptiles, and a dedicated Snake Park. It is one of Maharashtra’s most visited zoological parks and a major conservation and education centre.

Detail	Information
Location	Opp. Katraj Dairy, Pune-Satara Road, Katraj, Pune – 411046
Established Area	130 Acres
Timings (Summer: 1 Apr – 15 Jun)	9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Timings (Rest of Year: 16 Jun – 31 Mar)	9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Day	Every Wednesday
Animal Species	~60+ species (mammals, birds, reptiles)
Managed By	Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)

Point of Attractions

Katraj Snake Park with multiple species of snakes and reptiles
White tiger and leopard enclosures
Elephant habitat zone
Deer and herbivore sections (sambar, barking deer, black buck)
Katraj Lake within the zoo complex
Animal orphanage and rescue center
Western Ghats-themed naturalistic enclosures
Educational exhibits and conservation programs

Facilities

Drinking water stations
Resting sheds and shaded seating areas
Clean toilet blocks
Wheelchair accessibility for differently abled visitors
Battery-operated vehicles for internal transport
Information boards and signage across pathways
Basic visitor support and eco-friendly walking trails

Best in the Zoo

Katraj Snake Park (most popular section)
White tiger enclosure
Leopard and lion viewing zones
Elephant habitat experience
Natural forest-style walking trails
Rescue and rehabilitation centre exhibits
Deer and herbivore open enclosures

Ticket Price

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Ticket Price for Shivaji Zoo in Pune, Maharashtra starts from ₹30 (Adults), ₹15 (Children) onwards, book you tickets online /offline to visit the Zoo.

How to Book Tickets

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Visitors to Katraj Zoo can book tickets in two ways: online booking (recommended) or offline at the entrance counter. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has introduced an online system to reduce queues and make entry faster.

You can book tickets through the official PMC zoo portal.

Visit the official booking website: https://zooticket.pmc.gov.in/ or https://punezoo.in/

FAQ

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Q1. Where is Katraj Zoo located?
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park is located at Opposite Katraj Dairy, Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra 411046.

Q2. What are the opening hours of Katraj Zoo?
The zoo is open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (April 1 to June 15) and 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (June 16 to March 31). It remains closed every Wednesday.

Q3. What is the entry fee for Katraj Zoo?
Entry fee is approximately:

Adults: ₹60
Children: ₹20
Foreign nationals: ₹150

Q4. How much time is needed to explore the zoo?
On average, 3 to 4 hours are required to cover the entire zoo comfortably.

Q5. What are the main attractions inside Katraj Zoo?
Major attractions include the Snake Park, white tiger enclosure, leopard and lion sections, elephant habitat, deer park, and natural forest-style enclosures.

Location

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ajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, commonly known as Katraj Zoo, is located in Katraj area of Pune city, Maharashtra, near Katraj Lake and along Pune–Satara Road. It is easily accessible from major parts of Pune and is situated close to Katraj Dairy and Bharati Vidyapeeth University.