Rani Baug also called as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan And Zoo is situated in the Byculla area of South Mumbai. Rani Baug means Queens Garden and was formerly called Victoria Gardens during the British reign. Laid out in 1861, it is one of the oldest zoos in India. The zoo is spread out over 48 acres and has plush gardens. It houses many various endangered species of birds and animals. The latest addition is the Humboldt Penguins. While entering you can view the Clock Tower that has its roots in the Italian Renaissance.

History of Byculla Zoo Mumbai Mumbai Zoo began as a botanical garden in 1861. Back then, it was called Victoria Gardens. Later, the residents started calling it Ranichi Bagh (Queen’s Gardens). It extended into a zoo 30 years later. David Sassoon, a Jewish businessman, handed over his private zoo to the government, and after multiple developments and revamping, Mumbai Zoo is in its present form.

Plants, Trees inside Botanical Garden : With more then 3000 trees, 853 Species of plants inside the botanical garden of Mumbai zoo which was shifted from Sewri in 1861 after Sewri Botanical garden was converted into a cemetery. Some rare species of plants & trees are also seen inside. List of few not to miss are ‘Brownea Coccinea’ with blooms of flowers hanging down, ‘Cannon Ball’ tree known for it fragrance spreading flowers also called ‘Kailashpati’, ‘APTA tree’, Heard of give and take of tree leaves called ‘Sona’ in maharashtrian community dussehra festive? That is it, a very ancient tree also mentioned in Epic Mahabharata, ‘Cajeput Oil tree’ known for its remedies like headache and common cold, ‘Palas tree’ which shows up think big red flowers, ‘Tree of Heaven’ native to Myanmar is rare to be seen in Mumbai which also has small red flowers, Famous ‘Krishna’s buttercup tree’ as named after Hindu notorious god know to steal butter, These leaves are said to be used by him to steal butter.

List Of Animals Inside : Monkeys, Deers, Penguins, Elephants, Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Crocodile, Hippopotamus, A Lazy Python, Giraffe, Hyenas and Black Bear. It was said that wolves, leopards, Jackals, Madras Turtles will also be part of this zoo upon revamp, But not sure if these / some African animals are already in.

Entry Ticket Price (Revised Entry Fees, 2018) : Rs.25(Children) & Rs.50 (Adults). Previously when Penguin section started it was Rs.50 (Kids) & Rs.100 (Adults). Previous to that, Since so many years it was just Rs.5. Special discounts given for school picnic groups.

Penguin Section Timings : Watch timings for Penguin are same as Zoo timings.

Byculla Zoo Timing : Opens at 9:00 Am and Closes at 5:00 in Evening (Wednesday Close).