Why Did Over 17,000 Tourists Visit Lucknow Zoo On New Year’s Day?

With 2024 bidding us a farewell, residents and tourists in Lucknow didn’t leave any stone unturned in welcoming the New Year. Some partied the night away while others decided to celebrate 2025 in a unique and rather interesting way. The Lucknow zoo was thronged by over 17,000 tourists on New Year’s Day.

On January 1, Lucknow zoo saw a record breaking footfall of over 17,000 tourists and residents. Here are some facts about Lucknow zoo and why it rightly is a popular hangout spot for one and all:

· Lucknow Zoological Park was established on November 29, 1921 to commemorate the arrival of Prince of Wales to Lucknow.

· The complex was established in the 18^th century and known as Banarasi Bagh. Till date, the name Banarasi Bagh remains.

· In 2001, the name of the zoo changed from ‘Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens Trust’ to ‘Lucknow Zoological Garden.’ In 2015, the name again changed to ‘Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden.’

· The zoo is home to over 400 mammals, almost 300 birds and 73 reptiles representing 97 species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, White Bengal Tiger, Hoolock Gibbon, Blackbuck, Asiatic Elephant, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Hill Mynahs, Silver Pheasant and more.

· At the zoo, there are many experiences that you can indulge in like Toy Train, Nature Interpretation Center, Battery Vehicle, Paddle Boating, Children’s Park.

· The Zoo also has a Historical Bardari, Lawns and Fountains, Souvenir Shop, Wheel Chair and Child Train, Canteen and Food Court.

· To know more about the zoo, a guide can be taken to provide information about the zoo history, dansonia digiata, selfie point and butterfly park.

· The park also runs an adoption plan, donation center, wildlife hospital, aquarium and enough parking space for visitors.

Apart from the unique wildlife, The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow has many attractions and recreational experiences for people of all age groups that makes it a top hangout spot for everyone.

ZOO TIMINGS:

Holiday – Every Monday

February to April: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

May to July: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

August to October: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

November to January: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.