Jijamata Udyaan — Zoo in Mumbai
Jijamata Udyaan and its collection
Jijamata Udyaan, opened in 1861, is a zoo in Mumbai, Kanpur division.
This is the oldest public garden in the city. Colonial authorities granted the Agro Horticultural Society of Western India land at Sewri in 1835, and the botanical garden laid out there was named Victoria Gardens after Queen-Empress Victoria. After independence it was renamed for Jijamata, mother of the first Maratha emperor Shivaji, though the earlier name remains in wide use.
What the venue says
- Small food stalls and canteens are positioned inside the grounds, selling basic items like bottled water, soft drinks, ice cream, packaged chips, and quick local snacks (like Vada Pav).
- There is no dedicated visitor parking lot owned by the zoo.
- The pathways throughout the 50-acre estate are wide, paved, flat, and highly wheelchair accessible
- Highly accessible glass viewing portals allow children and visitors in wheelchairs to easily view the tigers and penguins without visual barriers
- Accessible restrooms are available near the main plazas and the penguin auditorium
Images of Jijamata Udyaan
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children under 12) | 100.00 INR |
| Individual Adult | 50.00 INR |
| Individual Child (Ages 3–12) | 25.00 INR |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Jijamata Udyaan. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Jijamata Udyaan at this time.
Location & map
Veer Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, Dr Ambedkar RoadMumbai
India
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Jijamata Udyaan.
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Humboldt penguins -
leopards -
Asiatic lions -
sloth bears -
hippopotamuses -
elephants
Exhibits
- The Penguin Pavilion
- The Aviary
- The Botanical Garden