Rani Baug Zoo Byculla – Tips To Make Your Plan Better In 2024

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Things you should know before Visiting Rani Baug Zoo Byculla, Step by Step Guide : 

So You are planning to visit Rani Baug than set of the things you must know before visiting and exploring the Byculla Zoo .

Veer Jijamata Udyaan or Rani Baug is also known as the Byculla Zoo and formerly it was Victoria Gardens, is a zoo and garden covering 50 acres located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest public garden in Mumbai.

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1. History of Rani Baug or Byculla Zoo

After Indian independence, The Rani baug byculla was named Veer Jijamata, the mother of Shivaji, the first Maratha emperor.
This park was Established in 1861, the Veer Jijamata Udyan was initially just a botanical garden named Victoria Gardens or Ranichi Baug (Queen’s Garden in Marathi) during the British rule. You see the statue of England’s King Edward VII and the 75-feet David Sassoon Clock Tower at the Veer Jijamata Udyan or Rani Baug.

2. How to reach Rani Baug in Byculla

The Veer Jijamata Udyan/ Rani Baug Zoo is located in one of the South Mumbai suburbs of Byculla, which is easily accessible by the Mumbai’s Central Railway network and by road with a private cab or via public buses. If you are travelling from different state of country than the nearest airport is Mumbai Airport from there you can hire a cab or travel by western railway from andheri till dadar and from dadar you can connect to centrail railway route towards CSMT.

3. Spots to cover at Rani Baug

• Zoo :
The Byculla Zoo in which you can see various animals, birds, reptiles and many more. Every breed has a separate enclosure, where Specific detailed info board about the animals is available.
• Botanical garden :
The 60 acre Rani Baug Zoo in Byculla is a beautiful botanical garden which includes almost 3000 trees, flowering plants and herbs across 700 + species. You can find Flame of the Forest, Rose of Venezuela, Tree of Heaven, Indian Banyan and many more. where Specific detailed info board is available for all of them.
• Museum :
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum have many interesting historical photographs of the Mumbai city, Archaeological statue, including the original rock cut elephant statue from the Elephanta Caves, and the Kala Ghoda statue at the museum.

4. Animals spotted at Rani Baug

Animals include Tiger & penguin is the main attraction in this zoo also other animals like hyenas, deer, leopards, monkeys, elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, bears, and many more.

5. Rani Baug is closed on which day

The Rani Baug Zoo in Byculla is open on Monday, Tuesday & Tursday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed for visitors on Wednesdays, Same for the morning walkers.

6. What is the ticket price of Rani Baug?

 Entry Fees for Byculla zoo are as follow, also it may be vary depend on the changes in entry fee and charges structure by the Rani Baug managing comittee. 
For Adult ₹50 (includes entry to the Rani Baug Penguin enclosure) 
For Children ₹25 (includes entry to the Rani Baug Penguin enclosure)
Family of Four ₹100 (Parents + 2 Children, ₹25 for every additional child)
Foreign Tourists have to pay ₹300
Also there is Monthly pass of ₹150 for morning walkers. Entry time differs than visitors.

7. Rani Baug Timing 

 Try to reach early morning (by 9:00 am – 10 am) to avoid the rush of people. The peak time is between 12-3 PM.

8. Best time to visit Rani Baug

Veermata Jijabai Udyan – The Rani Baug is a good place to spend hours of time with kids and family.

9. Is food and water available in Rani Baug

Fast food, snacks and water is available at the entrance and inside the ranichi baug. Also you should note that outside food and plastic bottles are not allowed inside hence if you are carrying it by any chance than you have to keep it outside at the security check counter and can collect it while returning back.

10. What are some dos and don’ts in the Rani Baug Zoo?

– Do not carry any fast food or snacks in the Rani baug zoo.
– Do carry a bottle of water, But plastic bottles are not allowed (tupperware/Metal bottles works).
– Wear comfortable shoes for extensive walking.
– Do not feed or upset the animals.

11. How much time is enough in Byculla Zoo?

Seeing Animals and Trees, plants species in Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo would take around 2-3 hours. Apart from the animals and garden, there is also Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum within the premises to explore. Nature, Animals enthusiasts and people interested in history should plan on spending 3-4 hours at the Byculla Zoo in Mumbai.

12. Nearby Place to Visit 

• Gloria Church
• Nehru Planetarium
• Taraporewala Aquarium
• Worli Sea Face
• Mahalaxmi Temple
• Girgaon Chowpatty
• Haji Ali Dargah
• Bandra Worli Sea Link
• Hanging Gardens, Walkeshwar
• Priyadarshini Park Mumbai
• Gateway of India

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