Rani baug zoo

 About rani baug zoo

Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo

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Open until 5:00 PM

Open until 4:00 PM

About Rani Baug Zoo (Byculla Zoo)

The famous Rani Baug zoo in Mumbai is officially called Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo. It is located in Byculla and is one of the oldest zoos and botanical gardens in India, established in 1861 during British rule. Earlier it was called “Victoria Gardens.” 

The main zoo area is:

Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo

People in Mumbai still commonly call it:

Rani Baug

Jijamata Udyan

Byculla Zoo

Location

📍 Byculla East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027

Nearest railway station:

Byculla Station (Central Line) — around 5–10 minutes walk. �

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Timings

Open: 9:00/9:30 AM to 5:00/5:30 PM

Closed every Wednesday. �

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Best time to visit:

Morning between 9 AM–11 AM

October to February weather is best. �

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Ticket Price (Approx.)

Current commonly reported prices:

Adults: ₹50

Children: ₹25

Senior citizens: Free/discounted

Penguin section special ticket may cost extra in some cases. �

Ticket counter: Byculla Zoo Ticket Counter

Ticket office

Open

Official ticket booking website:

Mumbai Zoo Ticket Booking⁠�

Main Attractions

Animals & Birds

You can see:

Tigers

Leopards

Crocodiles

Hippos

Deer

Monkeys

Elephants

Hyenas

Bears

Exotic birds

Flamingos

Pelicans

Macaws �

Famous Penguin Enclosure

One of the biggest attractions is the penguin section:

These penguins became very famous in Mumbai after they were brought from abroad. The enclosure is temperature-controlled.

Botanical Garden

Apart from animals, Rani Baug is also a huge botanical garden with many old trees and plant species, some more than 100 years old. �

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Good place for:

Photography

Family outing

Relaxing walk

Vlogging content

Wildlife videos

Food Inside

Food court inside: Zoo Ville Food Court (Byculla zoo

₹200–400

You get:

Sandwiches

Pizza

Ice cream

Snacks

Water

Rules & Tips

From visitor experiences:

Plastic bottles may be restricted.

Steel/reusable bottles are better.

Bags are checked at entrance.

Weekends become crowded.

Morning visit is much better because animals are more active. �

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Is It Good for Vlogging?

Yes, especially for:

Wildlife vlog

Family vlog

Mumbai hidden places

Budget travel content

“One day in Mumbai” videos

Good vlog shots:

Penguin enclosure

Big garden paths

Bird aviary

Animal feeding times

Old British-style architecture

Nearby Places You Can Cover Together

You can combine your vlog with:

Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Marine Drive

Gateway of India

Haji Ali Dargah

Overall Experience

Rani Baug is one of the best budget-friendly places in Mumbai for:

Families

Kids

Nature lovers

Animal lovers

Beginner vloggers

Entry is affordable and you can easily spend 2–4 hours there comfortably.