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ZooDhaku Prabhuchi Wadi
the mumbai zoo and botanical garden
- 3.94.3k reviews
- Closed now
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan in Byculla: a zoo and botanical garden with penguins, tigers and elephants; closed Wednesdays.
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When is the mumbai zoo and botanical garden open?
Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM; Wed closed; Thu–Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit the mumbai zoo and botanical garden?
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 the mumbai zoo and botanical garden indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is the mumbai zoo and botanical garden good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does the mumbai zoo and botanical garden cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book the mumbai zoo and botanical garden?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at the mumbai zoo and botanical garden?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is the mumbai zoo and botanical garden?
Unnamed Road, Byculla East, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027.
Is the mumbai zoo and botanical garden wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
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 · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 11pm
28° - 12am28°
- 1am27°
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 nowmonday9:30 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 the mumbai zoo and botanical garden
- 2 Persian Darbar (Since 1976) · 5 min
- 3 Gloria restaurant and stores · 6 min
- 4 Shobhaa · 10 min
- 5 Shree Ram dughdha mandir · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
3.9from 4.3k reviews
Known for
- Penguins
- Tigers
- Botanical garden
- Hippopotamus
What people say
- People like:
- Penguins are the main draw; tigers, hippos and other animals also mentioned
Around Dhaku Prabhuchi Wadi
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPersian Darbar (Since 1976)Mughlai · 5 min walk
Good nowGloria restaurant and storesSeafood · 6 min walk
Good nowShobhaaVegetarian · 10 min walk
Shree Ram dughdha mandirSouth Indian · 14 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time