The Maharashtra government renamed Nagpur’s Gorewada International Zoo as Balasaheb Thackeray Zoological Park on Monday. The zoological park, spread over 1,900 hectares, will be inaugurated on January 26 by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.Confirming the announcement, the state Forest Minister Sanjay Rathod said an official Government Resolution (GR) was issued in this regard on Monday.
Aiming to protect forests and promote tourism, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), had announced the setting up of the ‘international-standard’ bio park in August 2019. The task was entrusted to the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd.The park near the Gorewada lake will also offer opportunities for research, education and training for wildlife researchers. Online ticket booking for visitors is set to commence soon.
Gorewada zoo ticket booking online 2022
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With no major family attractions in the city, the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park on Katol Road is turning out to be a hotspot for citizens. After the lockdown conditions were relaxed from June 22, there has been a flood of visitors to the park.We expect more crowd now as local authorities have further relaxed conditions allowing the park to remain open on Saturdays and Sundays. Earlier, the park used to close by 4pm,” said Pramod Panchbhai, divisional manager, Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM).
Gorewada zoo has become the hottest place for the outing, started with Indian safari the zoo is situated at Gorewada-Fetri Road Nagpur. On your 90 mins tour, you will meet Tiger, Leopard, Bear & Other Herbivorous Animals like Deer Nilgai. So if you are planning to enjoy your holiday just check in to Gorewada zoo and have the best in the lap of nature.
Gorewada zoo ticket price per person
Category / Rates
Weekend & Public Holiday
Weekday
AC Bus Premium
Rs. 320
Rs. 240
Online Ticket Extra 20 Rs Convenience Fee
Indian Safari Timings (1:30 Hr Tour)
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
01:30 pm
02:30 pm
03:30 pm
4:30 pm
Monday Closed
Timing Slots and Close Days May Change Due To Lockdown. Please confirm before booking.
Maharaj Baug and Zoo Nagpur Timings
Day
Timing
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Wedesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Saturday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
Sunday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Feb – Aug) 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sept – Jan)
