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Alipore Zoo
- 4.41.6k reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
Historic zoological garden in Alipore with tigers, giraffes, zebras and chimpanzees; open 9 AM–5 PM, closed Thursdays.
Quick answers
Alipore Zoo in short
When is Alipore Zoo open?
Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Alipore Zoo?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Alipore Zoo indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Alipore Zoo good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Alipore Zoo cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Alipore Zoo?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Alipore Zoo?
About 3 hours.
Where is Alipore Zoo?
2, Alipore Rd, Alipur Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027.
Is Alipore Zoo wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 2:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better Wednesday at 9 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 3pm
29° - 4pm28°
- 5pm
27°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pmsunday9 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Alipore Zoo
- 2 Sonargaon · 3 min
- 3 Alipore Zoo Aquarium · 3 min
- 4 Garden Cafe · 9 min
- 5 Sharma Tea House · 19 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Allow about 3 h
- A walk
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 1.6k reviews
Known for
- Bengal tiger
- Giraffe
- Picnic spots
- Chimpanzee
What people say
- People like:
- Spacious enclosures, picnic spot, conservation work
Around Alipore
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
SonargaonBengali · 3 min walk
Alipore Zoo AquariumAquarium · 3 min walk
Garden CafeSouth Indian · 9 min walk
Good nowSharma Tea HouseTea house · 19 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time