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Blackbucks arrive at Byculla zoo from Pune

Mumbai, India - April 8, 2025:Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan gets Black Buck after 6 year, at Byculla, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:46 AM IST

Mulund bird park gets provisional nod from CZA

Mulund bird park gets provisional nod from CZA
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:46 AM IST

After years of delay, BMC invites 60 crore tender for tunnel aquarium at Byculla zoo

Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2020: An initiative of Project Mumbai and Mumbai Zoo (Byculla).Heritage Walk at the Zoo for the Disabled in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, January 9, 2020. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 07:22 AM IST

Byculla Zoo spends 20 crore on empty cages

The lion enclosure has been ready for more than two years, and a lion exchange programme was almost confirmed from the Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh, in exchange for zebras from Israel, the official said, adding, “But at the last minute, the approval for zebras was redacted, and the exchange has been stuck ever since. Even now, there is no estimated time of arrival for the lions.” (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 12:22 AM IST

New attraction at Byculla zoo: Penguin chicks, tiger cubs

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Updated on May 11, 2023 01:33 AM IST

Video: Newborn penguin triplets now star attraction of Mumbai's Byculla zoo

Videograb of the newborn penguin chicks at Byculla zoo, Mumbai.
Published on Nov 23, 2022 09:16 AM IST

Mumbai's civic-run zoo to expand by 10 acres for new animals

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials said work in the first two phases is expected to cost 175 crore and tenders for its have already been floated. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
Published on May 31, 2021 02:43 PM IST

Mumbai: Byculla Zoo could reopen in the next 2 months

Humboldt Penguins swim in their enclosure at the (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) Byculla zoo in Mumbai.
Published on Nov 12, 2020 11:50 AM IST

Mumbai shuts down Byculla zoo to counter coronavirus threat

Visitors at the Byculla Zoo in Mumbai.
Published on Mar 15, 2020 03:56 PM IST

Mumbaiwale: A blooming bonanza in Byculla

People visit horticulture exhibition held by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, in Mumbai, on Friday.
Published on Feb 01, 2020 12:44 AM IST

Leopard enclosure at Byculla zoo to be open to public soon

The leopards are currently at the zoo but are not available for public viewing considering their permanent enclosure is still under construction.
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 06:15 AM IST

Come November, Mumbai’s Byculla zoo to put pair of leopard for public display

Mumbaikars will be able to sight a leopard pair at Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo.
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 11:14 AM IST

Cancel Byculla zoo licence, says PIL; high court asks BMC to respond

The first phase began in 2013 and has been completed. In the second phase, 17 animal enclosures are being built in two lots, at an estimated cost of Rs120 crore.
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 05:44 AM IST

Happy feat: Humboldt penguins help Mumbai’s Byculla zoo earn 10.57 crore

Seven penguins – Bubble, Mr Molt, Donald, Daisy, Popeye, Olive and Flipper – were put up for public display in March 2017.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 09:37 AM IST

Mumbai zoo set to get 2 pairs of lions from Gujarat

Currently, the zoo, spread across 53 acres, has 362 animals
Updated on Jul 20, 2019 01:16 AM IST

Forest department signs MoU to give land for Byculla zoo extension in Mumbai

The civic body will be given the land on a 99-year lease period at a rent of 1 each year.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 02:48 AM IST

BMC treat waste water for gardening in Byculla zoo

A view of the Byculla Zoo, Mumbai.
Published on Mar 28, 2019 11:28 AM IST

International experts to help build homes for exotic animals at Mumbai’s Byculla zoo

In the first phase of expansion, the BMC had brought eight Humboldt Penguins to Byculla zoo
Published on Feb 15, 2019 04:23 PM IST

Special bus and train services on Mahaparinirvan Divas in Mumbai

BEST is going to operate these special buses at an interval of every 30 minute from Shivaji Park
Updated on Dec 04, 2018 12:38 AM IST

Fate of 2,238 trees at Aarey to be decided after second public hearing

Citizens turn up for public hearing on Aarey at Garden Department office in Byculla on October 10
Updated on Oct 18, 2018 11:29 PM IST

Translation error changes buffalo meat to beef in ad, lands Byculla zoo in soup

As of now, there is only one Hyena at the Byculla Zoo in Mumbai which mostly feeds on chicken. But the zoo authorities floated tender for buffalo meat keeping in mind future needs when more animals would be added to the zoo during its expansion.
Updated on Oct 12, 2018 12:00 PM IST

Penguin parents’ life back to daily routine at Byculla Zoo

The penguin chick which died at Byculla Zoo.
Published on Aug 26, 2018 03:24 AM IST

HC paves way for expansion of Byculla Zoo

The Byculla zoo is currently spread over 48 acres.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 12:19 AM IST

Flipper the penguin at Mumbai’s Byculla zoo may lay another egg soon

Humboldt penguins in their 1,500-square-foot enclosure in Byculla zoo.
Updated on Jul 07, 2018 12:43 PM IST

Mumbai’s Byculla zoo revamp stuck again

Under the Rs120-crore phase 2, BMC plans to construct a total of 17 animal enclosures, for animals such as Asiatic lion, tiger, nilgai, sambar and swamp deer.
Published on Apr 19, 2018 10:04 AM IST