{"id":17656,"date":"2023-10-08T21:58:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T03:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=17656"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:36:58","slug":"nainital-zoo-a-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/nainital-zoo-a-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Nainital Zoo Timings, Ticket Price &#038; Ticket Counter (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"122\"><strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"122\">Discover Nainital Zoo Timings, Ticket Price &amp; Ticket Counter (2026 Guide)<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"508\">Nestled in the scenic hills of <strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"196\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nainital<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"243\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nainital Zoo<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is one of the most unique wildlife attractions in India. Officially known as the <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"383\">Govind Ballabh Pant Higher Terrestrial Zoological Park<\/strong>, this zoo is famous for its <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"478\">high-altitude location, Himalayan species, and panoramic views<\/strong> of the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"696\">If you\u2019re planning a visit in <strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"548\">2026<\/strong>, this guide covers everything you need to know\u2014<strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"678\">Nainital zoo time, ticket price, ticket counter details, distance, and animals<\/strong>\u2014all in one place.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"756\">Nainital High Altitude Zoo: A Himalayan Marvel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1076\">The <strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"792\">Nainital high altitude zoo<\/strong> sits at an elevation of around <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"856\">2,100 meters above sea level<\/strong>, making it <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"899\">Asia\u2019s highest-altitude zoo<\/strong>. Established in <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"924\">1984<\/strong> and opened to the public in <strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"961\">1995<\/strong>, the zoo spreads across <strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"998\">11 acres<\/strong> and houses nearly <strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1042\">200 animals and birds<\/strong> adapted to mountain environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1172\">The cool climate and natural forest setting make it ideal for Himalayan wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17660\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nainital-Zoo-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;yoastmark class=\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1226\"><strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1226\">Nainital Zoo Time &amp; Opening Hours (2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1261\">Nainital Zoo Opening Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1357\">\n<li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1292\"><strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1281\">Opening time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1322\"><strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1312\">Closing time:<\/strong> 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1357\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1357\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1340\">Last entry:<\/strong> Around 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1381\"><strong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1381\">Weekly Closure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1409\">\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1409\">\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1409\">\u274c <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1409\">Closed on Thursdays<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1516\">\ud83d\udccc It\u2019s best to visit in the <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1457\">morning hours<\/strong>, when animals are more active and the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1574\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1574\">Nainital Zoo Ticket Price (Updated for 2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1609\">Nainital Zoo Ticket Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1641\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1623\">Adults:<\/strong> \u20b9100 per person<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1681\">\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1681\"><strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1674\">Children (below 12 years):<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<p data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1711\"><strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1704\">Senior citizens:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1756\"><strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1756\">Nainital Zoo Ticket (Other Charges)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<li data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1821\">\n<p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1821\">Camera\/mobile photography: Usually allowed (no extra charge)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1861\">Shuttle service: Charged separately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1971\">Prices are subject to minor revisions by the forest department, but these are the standard rates as of 2026.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17661\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17661\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Zoo-in-Uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Zoo in Uttarakhand\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoo in Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2034\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2034\">Nainital Zoo Ticket Counter: Where to Buy Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2134\">The <strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2071\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/bhimtal-lake-bhimtal-uttarakhand\/\">Nainital<\/a> zoo ticket counter<\/strong> is located near the <strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2119\">Lower Zoo Road entrance<\/strong>. Visitors can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2174\">\n<p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2174\">Buy tickets directly at the counter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2247\">Use the official <strong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2245\">zoo shuttle service ticket counter on Mall Road<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2344\">During peak season (May\u2013June &amp; December), queues can be long, so arriving early is recommended.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2395\"><strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2395\">Nainital Zoo Animals: What You\u2019ll See<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2519\">The zoo specializes in <strong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2459\">Himalayan and high-altitude species<\/strong>. Some of the most popular <strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2510\">Nainital zoo animals<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<li data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2537\">\n<p data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2537\">Bengal Tiger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2549\">\n<p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2549\">Leopard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2566\">\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2566\">Tibetan Wolf<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2580\">Red Panda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2605\">Himalayan Black Bear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2622\">Snow Leopard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2670\">Himalayan Monal (state bird of Uttarakhand)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<p data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2690\">Silver Pheasant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2702\">Markhor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2787\">The enclosures are spacious and designed to resemble the animals\u2019 natural habitats.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2839\"><strong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2839\">Zoo in Uttarakhand with Cultural Touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"3130\">Beyond wildlife, the zoo campus is beautifully landscaped with <strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2927\">oak and birch trees<\/strong>. Walls inside the zoo feature <strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2997\">traditional Kumaoni-style paintings<\/strong>, making the walk visually enriching. There\u2019s also a small garden area with seasonal flowers, perfect for photography and relaxation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3180\"><strong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3180\">Nainital Zoo Distance from Mall Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3226\"><strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3226\">Nainital Zoo Distance from Mall Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3249\">\n<li data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3249\">\n<p data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3249\">Approx. <strong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3249\">2.5\u20133 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3283\"><strong data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3283\">Nainital to Zoo Distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<li data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3327\">Travel time: <strong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3327\">10\u201315 minutes by vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3368\">Walking time: <strong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3368\">30\u201340 minutes uphill<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3395\">You can reach the zoo by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3505\">\n<li data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3434\">\n<p data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3434\">Zoo shuttle service from Mall Road<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3458\">\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3458\">Taxi or two-wheeler<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3505\">\n<p data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3505\">Walking (for those who enjoy uphill strolls)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3510\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3553\"><strong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3553\">Why Nainital Zoo Is Worth Visiting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3719\">\n<li data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3586\">\n<p data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3586\">Asia\u2019s highest-altitude zoo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3614\">\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3614\">Rare Himalayan wildlife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3647\">\n<p data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3647\">Scenic mountain &amp; lake views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3678\">\n<p data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3678\">Family-friendly attraction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3719\">\n<p data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3719\">Educational and conservation-focused<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3841\">This makes it one of the <strong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3794\">best places to visit in Nainital with family<\/strong>, especially if you\u2019re traveling with children.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3846\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3905\"><strong data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3905\">Conclusion: Should You Visit Nainital Zoo in 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4223\">Absolutely. The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G._B._Pant_High_Altitude_Zoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3939\">Nainital Zoo<\/strong><\/a> is more than just a wildlife park\u2014it\u2019s a blend of <strong data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4045\">nature, conservation, culture, and Himalayan beauty<\/strong>. With clear <strong data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4082\">Nainital zoo timings<\/strong>, affordable <strong data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4112\">ticket prices<\/strong>, easy access from Mall Road, and a unique collection of animals, it remains one of Nainital\u2019s top attractions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4386\">\ud83d\udc3e Whether you\u2019re a wildlife lover, a family traveler, or a first-time visitor to Nainital, the <strong data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4351\">Nainital High Altitude Zoo<\/strong> deserves a spot on your itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Nainital Zoo Timings, Ticket Price &amp; Ticket Counter (2026 Guide) Nestled in the scenic hills of Nainital, the Nainital 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