Machiya Safari Park Sanctuary

Jodhpur Machiya Safari Park lies on the way to Jaisalmer. It is about 1km from Kaylana Lake. Home to a number of wild animals, it is an ideal place for nature and wildlife admirers. Machiya Biological Park was conceptualized in the year 1982-83. This park is basically the satellite zoo of old heritage zoo of Jodhpur. Machiya Biological Park has an area of 41 ha out of 604 ha of Machiya Forest Block.

The park is noted for its rare and distinct types of animals which include wild cats, mongoose, desert fox, deer, monitor fox, monkeys and so forth. An exclusive bird point inside the park makes a perfect location for avid birdwatchers, from which a variety of exotic birds can be spotted.

The park includes a splendid fort inside the premises of the safari park. The Machiya safari park is one of the most ideal tourists’ destinations in the city of Jodhpur. It is often visited by children as it includes a wide range of fauna and flora. The fort which is present inside the safari park offers a splendid view of the evening sunset. Elephant riding is the main attraction of the park, which gives a bird's eye view of the picturesque wildlife park.

History
Conceptualised in 1983, the park serves as a satellite zoo for the Jodhpur Zoo, established by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1935. The management of the zoo has been entrusted with the forest department of the Rajasthan Government since 1956. 41 hectares of the 604-hectare area of the Machia forest block has been used for this ecological wonderland.

How To Reach Machia Biological Park
The closest bus stop is Aakhaliya Chouraha Bus Stop, which is 4 and a half kilometres from the park. Taxis and auto-rickshaws may be used to arrive at this destination. For a more scenic route, one can take Chopasni road, which runs across the length of Kaylana Lake to the venue. This is a longer journey though.