Zoo in delhi

Delhi Zoo Reopens, Tickets Now Only Available Online; Sold Out Overnight Delhi Zoo: Only 4,000 visitors are allowed in the zoo in a day in two slots - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The ticket counters outside the zoo have already been closed. So, people are requested to book tickets online only, two to three days in advance. New Delhi: The Delhi zoo reopened for visitors today after remaining closed for around two months in view of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, officials said. The zoo was closed for the public on January 4 and the online ticket booking link on its website was disabled. An official said the link was reactivated last night and all 4,000 tickets were sold by 8:30 am when the zoo reopened. "The ticket counters outside the zoo have already been closed. So, people are requested to book tickets online only two to three days in advance to avoid any inconvenience," he said. Only 4,000 visitors are allowed in the zoo in a day in two slots - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The Zoo is closed on Fridays, says its website.

New Delhi: In a hair-raising incident, witnessed by scores and captured live on many cameras, a 200-kg white tiger mauled and killed a youth after he fell into the animal's moat in the Delhi Zoo, eyewitnesses and officials said Tuesday. The incident, which took place between 12.30 pm and 1 pm, created a sensation and word soon spread through the city, with photos and video of the tiger - one of the zoo's star attractions - dragging the youth going viral. Eyewitnesses and zoo officials said the young man, identified as Maksood, 20, a resident of Anand Parbat in Delhi, had "crossed the stand-off barrier" of the white tiger's enclosure and then fell or jumped into the moat which separated the enclosure from the visitors' gallery. Canadian parliamentary committee votes against deportation of Indian students caught in fake college admission scandal 'Scary or crazy?': Tiger grabs hold of tourist bus in thrilling jungle safari encounter The victim's father Mehfooz later told police that his son had long "history of mental illness." "He had a long history of mental illness but was fine now and was working in a factory. He used to take cannabis," Mehfooz said, adding that Maksood was his youngest son. The majestic six-foot, seven-year-old tiger, named Vijay, which was some distance away, saw the man in the concrete moat, that was covered with dry leaves, and bounded up to him. Footage showed the tiger glowering face-to-face at the man, as it initially appeared to be surprised on se...

More than 74,000 visitors have stopped by the Delhi Zoo in the first 10 days of June, as compared to approx 50,000 in May. From the Asiatic elephant to the white tiger, there’s a lot to explore. Been there yet? The two Asiatic elephants and one African elephant are fed cucumbers and melons to ensure they stay cool during the summers. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT) The two white tigers recently became parents to two cubs and are looking after their offspring in a den that is covered with a huge cotton cloth and has air coolers running around them. (Photo: Anurag Mehra/HT) With the rising temperature there’s a little tweak in the diets of the animals that helps them sustain the Delhi summer. “The summer diets of the animals includes more fruits and salads, to keep them hydrated. The mammals are out of their enclosures after an eating break in the noon,” shares Akanksha Mahajan, Director at National Zoological Park, Delhi. Summers hardly mellow down the excitement to visit the zoo for parents and children who visit the Delhi Zoo, as Anamika, Joint Director, National Zoological Park, Delhi shares, “With the rising footfall, we are hoping that this month people will come in large numbers as the weather this summer is much better compares to the previous years.” The big cats, like the two leopards are each fed six kgs of meat which is one kg less than winters. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT) One of the zoo fanatics who visited the zoo, Archana Rawat, a resident of Jaipur shares, “I pulled my cousins...

National Zoological Park Delhi Facts About National Zoological Park, Delhi • Open : Summer: 09:00 – 07: 00 p.m. & Winters: 09: 30 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. • Closed : Every Friday throughout the year • Entrance Fees for Indians: Rs. 40 (Adults) and Rs. 20 (Children above 5 yrs.) • Entrance fees for Foreigners: Rs. 200 (Adults) Rs. 100 (Children above 5 yrs.) • Camera Charges: Digital Camera - 50 Rs per Day and Amateur - Rs. 200/- per day • Other Facilities : Wheel Chairs for physically challenged- Free of cost and Cloak room- Rs. 1/- per piece of luggage • Nearest Metro Station : • Nearby Attractions : Nila Gumbad, Purana Qila, • Travellers Advice : Do not try to feed the animals or birds; it is strictly prohibited as well not good for animals and birds health. One can hire battery operated open buses to go around the zoo. It’s good for small kids and elderly people as they cannot walk a lot. History About National Zoological Park, Delhi Also named as Chidiya Ghar or famous as Delhi Zoo. National Zoological Park is one of the most happening place for kids in Spread over 214 acres, it was established in the year 1959. The Pathways Basically there are two pathways, one which leads to the library and the other which houses rare species of animals and birds. The list includes Hippopotomus, White Tiger, Spider Monkey, Gir Lion, Hyena, Axis deer, Peafowl, Hog Dear, Banteng, Emu, Macauque, African Wild Buffalow and so on. There is also a section of where Snakes are kept. In this section ...

Reading Time: 10 minutes From the narrow market lanes to the old world charm of historic monuments and the thriving nightlife, Delhi has all that attracts travellers from around the world. One such place that can make your trip a fulfilling one is the National Zoological Park. The National Zoological Park in Delhi is among the most prominent tourist destinations of the city. It offers a unique opportunity to see a wide variety of animal, bird, and plant species. If you are in Delhi and planning to take a tour of this treasure of India’s biodiversity, here is all you need to know. 1. About the National Zoological Park Delhi Also known as the Zoological Garden or the Delhi Zoo, it is essentially 176 acres of fortified area that serves as a home to over 1000 animals and birds from around the world and a Kos Minar from the Mughal period. The history of the National Zoological Park, Delhi (now New Delhi), dates back to the year 1952 when the Indian Board of Wildlife created a committee to look into the creation of the park. Carl Hagenbeck, the owner of the famous Hamburg Animal Park in West Germany, was hired to design and plan the zoological park. He came up with the idea of moat enclosures and presented a preliminary plan of the zoo, including waterways, walking trails, and sewage systems that got approved by the Indian Government in 1956. After three years of hard work and dedication, the park was inaugurated on November 1, 1959, as the Delhi Zoo. However, it was renamed the...

National Zoological Park Delhi Entry Fee for Indians • 40 per person for Adults • 0 per person for Children under 3 ft. height • 20 per person for Children between 3-5 ft. height • 20 per person for Senior Citizens (60 yrs and above) National Zoological Park Delhi Entry Fee for Foreigners • 200 per person for Adults • 0 per person for Children upto 5 yrs of age • 100 per person for Children above 5 yrs of age National Zoological Park Delhi Entry Fee for Students • 0 per person for Students (1st -5 Std.) • 10 per person for Students (6th -8th Std.) • 20 per person for Students (9th Std. and above) • 20 per person for Accompanying staff • 200 per person for Tatkal tickets National Zoological Park Delhi Battery Operated Vehicles cost • 67 per person for Adults • 34 per person for Children (Between 5 -12 years) • 0 per person for Children (Below 5 Years) • 399 Small 8 Seater (Per Trip) Without School Concession • 665 12 Seater (Per Trip) For School Rs.100 per Trolly discount • 799 14 Seater (Per Trip) For School Rs.100 per Trolly discount National Zoological Park Delhi Filming Charges • 50 per day for Still Camera • 200 per day for Amateur • 2000 per day for Documentary • 20,000 Feature Film National Zoological Park Delhi Other Facilities • 0 Wheel Chairs for physically challenged • 1 per piece of luggage for Cloak room National Zoological Park Delhi Phone 011 2435 9825 Quick Facts about National Zoological Park Delhi National Zoological Park Delhi Timings Day Timing Monday 9:...

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