Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is one of India's 16 largest biological parks which was established in 1973 as a small garden. This park is also famous as the Sanjay Gandhi Botanical and Zoological Garden or Patna Zoo and is one of the top tourist attractions in Patna. Spread over an area of 618966.69 sq ft. This zoo contains 800 animals of approximately 110 species. As per their nature, the animals are further kept in various rooms, like Saap Ghar (snake house), Machhali Ghar (fish aquarium).
The visitors get to see more tigers, leopards, jackals, blackbucks, elephants, Himalayan black bears, zebras, and giraffes. Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan also has Indian rhinoceros, pythons, emus, hippopotamus, white peacocks, and crocodiles.
Area Covered: Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park covers an area of 153 acres and is now a home to different species of animals and birds.
Wildlife Covered: The animals which find their home in the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park include Rhinoceros, clouded leopard, Leopard cats, Tiger, Lion, Deers and Antelopes.
What special it has: Adding more fun to your visit, the park also offers train rides and boat rides.
Location: Raj Bhavan, Bailey Rd, Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800001.
Best time to visit: October to March.
