
It was established in 1963 and named after the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru. It is spread over an area of 300 acres (approx. 1.2 kmĀ²). It has a wide selection of animals - nearly 1,500 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed here. It is closed on Mondays.
The zoo runs different safari trips every day, like Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, Bear Safari, and Butterfly Safari. Other attractions include elephant rides, a Natural History Museum, and a children's train.
