National Zoological park , biggest Zoological park in Asia , Delhi zoo , purani delhi

National Zoological park is the main attraction of the Delhi as it consists variety of animals and birds . The park covers almost 200 acres of land and filled with lush green trees and plants . It was established in 1959 , initially it was known as delhi zoo but on 1982 it was renamed as national Zoological park as a Asia first model zoo .

National Zoological park is home for mammals, reptiles and birds as well as endangered species. It is one of the best zoo in Asia . There are so many wild animals like jaguar , rhinoceros , elephants , brow antlered , deer , sangai , white tigers , gaur and panthers.

This park is the one of the most well maintained park in Asia with large variety of animals , birds , plants , trees , butterfly and snakes. 

This park have separate garden for butterfly and snakes . This park consist various types of snakes and butterflies. When you will enter in the park you will see lake consisting ducks which looks beautiful and also this park is very quite and peaceful.

The whole park is green and full of trees . There are more than 250 varieties of tree and plants with medicinal value. Due to this whole park looks beautiful and give amazing view of the place .

Whenever I visit delhi I used to come this park . I never feel bored here and also it gives me good feeling and provides energetic vibes . It is best place for wildlife photography and for shooting videos . Generally they charge some money if you shoot video for documentary. 

This place is best for family and friends. Generally so many families visit here to spend some time with their children. This place has battery operated vehicle and also you can walk to whole place which is around 9km . If you are young and energetic then I will suggest you to walk which take around 2 - 3 hours to cover whole park . 

If aged person is traveling with you so you can take battery operated vehicle which will cost you around 70 rupees person . There are so many benches to rest in case you feel tired while walking. They have good toilet facilities . The whole park is neat and clean you will not feel uncomfortable to rest at this park . Food items are not allowed in the park but you can carry a water bottle.

They have food stall in every 500 metre distance . If you have baby then you can carry cerelac and bottle of milk . Water bottle and beverages are available on food stall so need to worry and also they sell tea, coffee, soft drinks and ice cream .

If you feel tired then they have restrooms to take some rest . Security guards are very helpful they will guide you in right direction and also map of this park is available at cost 10 rupees . 

Every year thousands of migrated birds visits here in winter season from different countries like Africa , Australia and America. Park also has breeding program for different types of animals like tiger , lion , deer , rhinoceros and this park also consists all family of moneys and cats.

So visit this place with your family and friends. Feel the vibe of this place and enjoy. Overall this park is best for visiting and spending some quality time with family. Kids will love this place because generally they see animal in tv . Generally this place is closed on Friday. So check their official website or google it whenever you make plan to visit this place .

Best season to visit this place 

Winter season is best for visiting this park . Honestly people visit here in all months.

Best time to visit this park 

Generally it opens at 8 am and closes at 5 pm . Morning time is best for visiting this place because all animals are awake at morning.

How to reach this park by metro 

1. Pragati maidan metro station ( blue line)

2. Khan market metro station ( violet line)

3. Indraprastha metro station ( blue line)

4. Hazrat Nizamuddin metro station ( pink line )

Note : tickets are available online as well as offline both .

Entrance fee 

Children ( 5 to 12 age ) 40 rupees 

Adult 80 rupees

Senior citizens 40 rupees

Children ( upto 5 years ) no charges

Note : education tour from various schools and universities get some discount on entrance fee.

They have wheelchair facility for physically handicapped person with no charges .

Note : for foreigners charges are different.