Exploring Jijamata Udyan: Zoo And Botanical Garden In Mumbai

Like Haji Ali for instance, who can expect a mosque in the Arabian Sea, but it is still there, unexpected but beautiful. Amidst all the chaos and concrete in this humid climate spotting penguins (Yes, real ones) is so unpredictable but beautiful. Yes, this chaotic city has penguins at Jijamata Udyan Mumbai. 

Jijamata Udyan Mumbai

The latest attraction of this zoo is the Penguins. The total number of penguins in the zoo is 18, comprising nine male and nine female flightless birds. Here you could also see tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, hippopotamus monkeys, deer, parrots, turtles, cranes, and so on. 

Jijamata Udyan Zoo Mumbai also has a botanical garden with varieties of plants and trees. There are scientific names for these plants. More than 800 species of plants and more than 3000 trees are in this vicinity.

Touring Jijamata Udyan Mumbai

At the beginning of the zoo, you could see a section dedicated to elephants. These life-size elephants would be resting, strolling, or eating. You would also see people inside their section taking care of this largest land mammal. A little further you would see a section of a sloth bear chilling, he usually does not stroll near humans. 

The most favourite animal of the zoo is the tiger. If you are lucky then the entertainment package is around the corner. A part of the tiger section has a glass that separates the section and the people can watch the tiger strolling in his area. In front of the glass in the tiger section is a water pool created for the tiger, if you are lucky then you will see this wild beast getting into this water pool giving a perfect Instagramable pose.

Other animals include African hippopotamuses, monkeys, swamp deers, sambar deers, hyenas, leopards,  etc

Many aquatic animals like sea turtles and crocodiles are spotted in the vicinity. You can also spot many aqua birds like flamingos, cranes, ducks, geese, swans, etc are spotted in a huge number. 

A special section of penguins has the temperature modulated to minus. The total number of penguins in the zoo is 18, comprising nine male and nine female flightless birds.

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Jijamata Udyan Mumbai History

The flora from Sewri garden was transferred to this new garden named Jijamata Udyaan which was formally opened to the public by Lady Frere on 19 November 1862. Agro Horticultural Society of Western India continued to maintain Victoria Gardens till 1873 when the society’s end led to the municipal corporation taking over the garden’s upkeep. In 1890 the garden was extended by 15 acres, especially for the zoo.

Jijamata Udyan Ticket Price

If you want to visit the penguin area then you have to buy separate tickets for that. Jijamata Udyan Ticket price to visit the Penguins section for Adults is Rs. 100/- per person, and for children between the ages of 12-18 is Rs. 25/-, Rs. 15 for children below 12.

Jijamata Udyan Timings

Events At Jijamata Udyan Zoo Mumbai

They had workshops on pottery, the art of solapit flower making, the Sohrai art workshop, patachitra workshop, and the Gond Workshop, Making it one of a kind it was a wonderful experience

Best Time To Visit Jijamata Udyan

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How To Reach Jijamata Udyan

Via Rail

Via Road

Hotels Near Jijamata Udyan

1. Treebo Trend Amber Imperial 
2. Hotel Plaza Byculla
3. Comfort Inn Heritage
4. ITC Grand Central
5. Itsy By Treebo
6. Hotel Sagar
7. Hotel Orient Regency

Places To Visit Near Jijamata Udyan

1. Nehru Science Centre

2. Haji Ali Dargah

3. Marine Drive

4. Mani Bhavan