Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park
भगवान बिरसा जैविक उद्यान
A large zoo in Ormanjhi on the eastern edge of Ranchi, set in forest with Bengal tigers, lions, bears and deer, suitable for families.
Birsa Biological Park is named after the tribal hero Birsa Munda and lies in Ormanjhi, beside the road from Ranchi to Hazaribagh. The park is built into the hills and forest, housing Bengal tigers, lions, leopards, bears, deer and other animals native to India, along with a variety of birds. Visitors can explore by electric buggy. Entry is inexpensive, and the park is closed on Mondays. It is about 20 km from the city centre and can be visited on the way to Hundru Falls.
Opening hours
approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Tagore Hill
- Tribal Research Institute Museum
- Kanke Dam
- Rock Garden, Ranchi
- Jonha Falls
- Ranchi Lake (Bada Talab)
- Pahari Mandir
- Sita Falls