Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
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A large zoo on Pune's southern outskirts, home to white tigers, lions, elephants and a well-known snake park; good for a half-day outing with kids.
The zoo covers about 130 acres around Katraj Lake. It has Bengal tigers, white tigers, Asiatic lions, leopards, elephants and many deer species. The snake park is one of India's earlier reptile rescue centers and often hosts talks about venomous snakes. The grounds are large, and electric carts can be rented. The zoo is closed on Wednesdays. Admission is cheap, and it is about 10 km from the city center.
Opening hours
Closed Wednesdays; 09:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Parvati Hill
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)
- Saras Baug
- Shinde Chhatri
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
- Lal Mahal