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byculla zoo news

Byculla Zoo agrees to swap capuchin monkeys for Asiatic lions from Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo

Byculla Zoo agrees to swap capuchin monkeys for Asiatic lions from Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo
mumbai news
Published on May 26, 2026 05:58 am IST

Byculla zoo set to get two pairs of Asiatic lions from Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo

Mumbai, India - October 04, 2023: School children passing near a empty Lions cage on the occasion of the World Animal day, at Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, October 04, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on May 19, 2026 05:16 am IST

BMC moots picnic for over 66,000 students to Byculla zoo, SGNP at ₹4.4 crore

36,720 class 4 students in BMC schools would be taken to Byculla zoo at a cost of ₹2.31 crore, at the rate of ₹630 per student, while 29,064 class 7 students would be taken to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) at a cost of ₹2.03 crore, at the rate of ₹700 per head.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 11:43 am IST

Vacant lion enclosure at Byculla zoo prompts mayor to seek Asiatic lions from Gujarat

In 2021, a new enclosure was built for lions as part of the second phase of Byculla zoo’s redevelopment. It has been lying vacant since. (Raju Shinde/HT PHoto)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 06, 2026 04:08 am IST

Byculla zoo’s exotic zone to be upgraded soon

The Byculla zoo also known as the Veermaa Jijabai Bhonsale Udyan (VJBU) is set to upgrade its ‘exotic zone’ with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issuing tenders for a new facility. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 05:44 am IST

Mumbai zoo loses Royal Bengal Tiger Shakti to lung failure

Mumbai, India – July 29, 2025: Visitors look at the Royal Bengal Tiger "Shakti" roaming inside its enclosure on the occasion of International Tiger Day, at Byculla Zoo, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/ Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Nov 27, 2025 06:32 am IST

Mumbai Byculla Zoo plans expansion to house 40 penguins, prevent territorial fights

The zoo authorities have offered penguins in exchange programmes to multiple zoos, but had no takers as the cost of their upkeep is significant. (HT Photo/ Representative photo)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 25, 2025 02:24 pm IST

Byculla zoo sees sharp drop in animal deaths, but concerns remain over missing species

Byculla zoo sees sharp drop in animal deaths, but concerns remain over missing species
mumbai news
Published on Jul 06, 2025 08:16 am IST

Gharials arrive at Byculla Zoo after five-year wait, via Ranchi exchange

Mumbai, India - June 26, 2025: 4 new Gharials of 6 to 8 years have been brought from Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi as a part of the animal exchange program to Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, at Byculla in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:20 am IST

Blackbucks arrive at Byculla zoo from Pune

Mumbai, India - April 8, 2025:Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan gets Black Buck after 6 year, at Byculla, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:46 am IST

Mulund bird park gets provisional nod from CZA

Mulund bird park gets provisional nod from CZA
mumbai news
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:46 am IST

After years of delay, BMC invites ₹60 crore tender for tunnel aquarium at Byculla zoo

Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2020: An initiative of Project Mumbai and Mumbai Zoo (Byculla).Heritage Walk at the Zoo for the Disabled in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, January 9, 2020. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 07:22 am IST

Byculla Zoo spends ₹20 crore on empty cages

The lion enclosure has been ready for more than two years, and a lion exchange programme was almost confirmed from the Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh, in exchange for zebras from Israel, the official said, adding, “But at the last minute, the approval for zebras was redacted, and the exchange has been stuck ever since. Even now, there is no estimated time of arrival for the lions.” (HT PHOTO)
mumbai news
Updated on Sept 07, 2023 12:22 am IST

Vacations, new attractions behind increased footfall at Byculla Zoo

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mumbai news
Updated on May 27, 2023 12:55 am IST

New attraction at Byculla zoo: Penguin chicks, tiger cubs

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mumbai news
Updated on May 11, 2023 01:33 am IST

Video: Newborn penguin triplets now star attraction of Mumbai's Byculla zoo

Videograb of the newborn penguin chicks at Byculla zoo, Mumbai.
mumbai news
Published on Nov 23, 2022 09:16 am IST

Mumbai's civic-run zoo to expand by 10 acres for new animals

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials said work in the first two phases is expected to cost ₹175 crore and tenders for its have already been floated. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
mumbai news
Published on May 31, 2021 02:43 pm IST

Mumbai: Byculla Zoo could reopen in the next 2 months

Humboldt Penguins swim in their enclosure at the (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) Byculla zoo in Mumbai.
mumbai news
Published on Nov 12, 2020 11:50 am IST

Mumbai shuts down Byculla zoo to counter coronavirus threat

Visitors at the Byculla Zoo in Mumbai.
india news
Published on Mar 15, 2020 03:56 pm IST

Mumbaiwale: A blooming bonanza in Byculla

People visit horticulture exhibition held by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, in Mumbai, on Friday.
mumbai news
Published on Feb 01, 2020 12:44 am IST

Leopard enclosure at Byculla zoo to be open to public soon

The leopards are currently at the zoo but are not available for public viewing considering their permanent enclosure is still under construction.
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 06:15 am IST

Come November, Mumbai’s Byculla zoo to put pair of leopard for public display

Mumbaikars will be able to sight a leopard pair at Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo.
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 11:14 am IST

Cancel Byculla zoo licence, says PIL; high court asks BMC to respond

The first phase began in 2013 and has been completed. In the second phase, 17 animal enclosures are being built in two lots, at an estimated cost of Rs120 crore.
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 05:44 am IST

Happy feat: Humboldt penguins help Mumbai’s Byculla zoo earn ₹10.57 crore

Seven penguins – Bubble, Mr Molt, Donald, Daisy, Popeye, Olive and Flipper – were put up for public display in March 2017.
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 09:37 am IST

Mumbai zoo set to get 2 pairs of lions from Gujarat

Currently, the zoo, spread across 53 acres, has 362 animals
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 20, 2019 01:16 am IST

Forest department signs MoU to give land for Byculla zoo extension in Mumbai

The civic body will be given the land on a 99-year lease period at a rent of ₹1 each year.
mumbai news
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 02:48 am IST

BMC treat waste water for gardening in Byculla zoo

A view of the Byculla Zoo, Mumbai.
mumbai news
Published on Mar 28, 2019 11:28 am IST

International experts to help build homes for exotic animals at Mumbai’s Byculla zoo

In the first phase of expansion, the BMC had brought eight Humboldt Penguins to Byculla zoo
mumbai news
Published on Feb 15, 2019 04:23 pm IST

Special bus and train services on Mahaparinirvan Divas in Mumbai

BEST is going to operate these special buses at an interval of every 30 minute from Shivaji Park
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 04, 2018 12:38 am IST

Fate of 2,238 trees at Aarey to be decided after second public hearing

Citizens turn up for public hearing on Aarey at Garden Department office in Byculla on October 10
mumbai news
Updated on Oct 18, 2018 11:29 pm IST
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