Sundarvan: Exploring Urban Jungle And Oasis Of Biodiversity

The Sundarvan Zoo sprawls across 4 acres and has lush green trees and water bodies. The zoo also has a park for children with fun activities. Sundarvan Ahmedabad is more than just a zoo, it is an educational hub where many awareness programs on snake awareness are being held. So into the lush green paradise of Sundarvan Zoo let’s explore the tranquilising beauty. 

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Exploring Sundarvan Zoo

1. Birds At Sundarvan Zoo

You could spot many birds that are bought from foreign nations like African lovebirds, budgerigars, java sparrows, Chinese chickens, silky chickens, wild turkeys, and white geese. Other birds include fantail pigeons and high-flying pigeons; these pigeons were used during the olden days by the royals mostly as pets. 

2. Aquatic Animals And Other Animals At Sundarvan Zoo

3. Garden

4. Snake Awareness Program

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Sundarvan Timings

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Restaurants Near Sundarvan

1. Zen Cafe
2. Jai Ambe Farsan
3. Sheeba Delicious
4. Jay Kalyan Breakfast
5. Three Quarter Indian
6. La Pino’Z Pizza
7. Ajay’s 
8. Diwan Bhel Pakodi Center
9. Prime Dine Restaurant

Hotels Near Sundarvan Ahmedabad

1. Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad
2. Hotel Naman Inn
3. Hotel Royal Inn
4. Elis Hospitality Service Apt
5. ITC Narmada
6. Platinum Residency
7. FabExpress Jade Homestay
8. Holiday Inn Express Ahmedabad Prahlad Nagar
9. Hotel Satellite Inn
10. Hotel Grand Apple

Best Time To Visit Sundarvan

Also, the best time to visit Sundarvan during the day is post-noon, during this time the zoo is not crowded.

Places To Visit near Sundarvan Zoo

1. Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition Centre

This museum offers insight into India’s space research and missions. The museum has interactive exhibits like working models that enable children to understand the workings of different instruments and their applications.

2. Vastrapur Lake

Later in 2016, the lake dried up due to the excessive heat and lack of adequate rainfall in the year. Then the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation decided to fill the lake with Narmada’s river water. 

3. Amdavad Ni Gufa

This was an art gallery that looked like a work of art from the outside. The domes are inspired by soap bubbles and are covered with white mosaic tiles. The dome also has a snake image on it made of mosaic tiles. 

4. Riverfront Flower Park

There are almost 72 varieties of flowers of species in the garden. Some of the areas are the Flower Terraces, Flower Valley, Tricone Vatika, Lake Valley, Plant showcase gardens and Rose Garden, a Greenhouse showcasing shade-loving and exotic plants, and a food court.

5. Law Garden Night Market

Not only does this informal market help its visitors to immerse in the rich heritage but also allows everyone to have diversified culinary options. The setup starts from the early morning itself catering to the morning deeds of street food and then some regular stalls will start in the morning too and operate till night.