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ZooDhaku Prabhuchi Wadi
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo
- 4.045k reviews
- Closed now
Historic Byculla zoo and botanical garden with a penguin exhibit, big cats, elephants, a kids' playground and a cafeteria.
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Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in short
When is Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo open?
Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM; Wed–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and 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 Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo cost?
Tickets about ₹100 adult.
Do you need to book Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo?
Railway Station, 91A, Lalbaug Flyover, near Byculla, Byculla East, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027.
Is Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 9:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
29°
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- Feels
- 32°
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- Wind
- 6km/h
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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
Closed nowmonday9 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo
- 2 Persian Darbar (Since 1976) · 6 min
- 3 Gloria restaurant and stores · 6 min
- 4 Shobhaa · 10 min
- 5 Shree Ram dughdha mandir · 15 min
Good to know
- Tickets about ₹100 adult
- Outdoors
- Allow about 2.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.0from 45k reviews
Known for
- Penguins
- Tiger
- Elephant
- Penguin Park
What people say
- People like:
- Penguins are the main draw, along with tigers and other animals
Around Dhaku Prabhuchi Wadi
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPersian Darbar (Since 1976)Mughlai · 6 min walk
Good nowGloria restaurant and storesSeafood · 6 min walk
Good nowShobhaaVegetarian · 10 min walk
Shree Ram dughdha mandirSouth Indian · 15 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time