Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
অসম ৰাজ্যিক চিৰিয়াখানা
A large zoo set within the Hengrabari reserve forest, where visitors can see one-horned rhinoceroses, clouded leopards, gibbons and other animals native to Northeast India.
The zoo lies within the Hengrabari reserve forest east of the city and covers about 175 hectares, making it the largest zoo in Northeast India. It keeps local rare species such as the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, clouded leopard, white-browed gibbon and golden langur. The zoo also has a botanical garden, an orchid house and a museum. The forest is dense and much of the grounds involve walking, but electric carts can be rented. Admission is inexpensive, but cameras cost extra. The zoo is usually closed on Fridays. It is well suited to families with children and to visitors who do not have time to visit a wildlife reserve.
Opening hours
Closed Fridays; approx. 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (before 4:00 PM in winter)
Nearby sights
- Navagraha Temple
- Assam State Museum
- Dighalipukhuri
- Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
- Fancy Bazaar
- Umananda Island (Peacock Island)
- Basistha Temple