Manipur Zoological Garden

The Manipur Zoological Garden is the most popular attraction in the state of Manipur. This prominent park was established in the year 1976 on 2nd of October. For nature lovers and adventure aficionado it is the perfect place to explore. It is situated at the Iroishemba which lies on Imphal Kangchup Road. This garden is located at a distance of around six kilometer from Imphal. It is the most prominent attraction of the city Imphal.

The Manipur Zoological Garden is an iconic place in Imphal city, which protects a number of rare and endangered species of animals and plants. There are various alluring spots that are worth witnessing if you are planning to make a trip to this zoo. This zoological garden encloses a large amount of wild beats that reside here and also can be easily spotted while exploring in the zoo. The most common wild animal species found here are the brow antlered deer which is simply known as the Sangai Deer or the dancing deer of Manipur. This species of deer are very less in the world and visitors can only discover in the state of Manipur. In the zoo, there are various species that dwell in this shelter around fifty five bird species and four hundred and twenty animal species that are present in this enchanting garden. The Manipur Zoological Garden is one of the frequently visited tourist destination, but it is also a home for over fourteen animal species that reside on the boundary of the active area where they mostly aboriginal to this place.

The zoo is surrounded by the Manipur Agriculture University which is situated on the southern part, the Langol Road lies on the western part, and the paddy (rice) field on the leftover side. The Manipur Zoological Garden is house for a wide range of the endangered and rare species of both animals and plants that have their habitat in this region. The wildlife of Manipur is protected here by the act of Scheduled I and II of wildlife (Protection) Act in the year 1972. The zoological garden is considered as the jewel box of Manipur state which draws the attention of myriads of tourist every year. If you are planning to visit this garden then make sure you explore here with a help of tour guide. This wonderful garden is located at the bottom of the hillocks which is covered with the pine tree. It nestles on the western part of the Lamphelpat which offers an amazing experience for the visitors.

Majority of the tourist come here is in the month of November to April which is an ideal time to witness the Manipur Zoological Garden. This amazing park is situated at a convenient place where travelers can get easy access to reach here. The state of Manipur has provided various services for mode of transportation including by road, rail, or air. There are regular buses both local and private which pass through various cities and township from the motorable road. The Manipur Zoological Garden is the most visited destination and the first choice among tourist, therefore, this park is open for visitors for all days in a week but except Monday. An important note for voyagers before witnessing this park is that the park is not open in from early morning like other national park or wildlife sanctuary. But it is open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm during the summer season that is from the month April to September. And during the winter season it opens from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the month of October to March. Entry fees are charged for the residence and international visitors, the ticket counters open mostly 30 minutes prior to the closing time as per the schedule of the Manipur zoo.

Area Description :
The Central Zoo Authority has recognized the Manipur Zoological Garden as a medium zoo. The Manipur Zoological Garden is spread over an area of 8 hectares. An additional area of 2.13 hectares is maintained at Langol Reserve Forest. Here captive breeding of Sangai, one of the most endangered animal, takes place. The Government of Manipur has established the Manipur Zoological Garden Society.

Animals and Birds :
A variety of animals and birds are found inside the Manipur Zoological Garden. There exists in all 55 species of birds and animals. And there are above 420 animals that the Manipur Zoological Garden houses. 14 endangered species are also present inside the zoo.

Visiting Hours :
The zoo is closed on Monday. Except for Monday the zoo remains open on all days of the week. The visiting timings of the zoo vary with the change in the season. During the summer months, from April to September the visiting hours of the zoo starts from 10.00 in the morning up to 4.30 in the evening. In the winter months, from October to March the zoo timings rage from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. The ticket counter is closed half an hour before the scheduled closed time of the zoo.

Entry Requirements :
The entry fees that a tourist is required to pay in order to see the Manipur Zoological Garden is 400 rupees per head in case of an adult and 300 rupees per head in case of a child. Extra charges are levied for carrying cameras inside the zoo.