Our Next Destination was Sakkarbaug Zoo, aka Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden. The zoo spreads across 84 hectares. (210-acre) In the year 1863, the zoo developed by the Mahabat khan II Navab of Junagadh state. It is the second oldest & fourth-biggest zoo in India.
In the year 2003, the zoo had inaugurated a natural history museum in a large hall. People who don’t want to indulge in a 3-4 hour wildlife safari at Sasan-Gir, can visit the Sakkarbaug Zoo. Similarly, here you can see Asiatic lions roaming freely. Along with, some other animals including, panther, deer, antelope, wild boar, blue bull, blackbuck, and spotted deer. Apart from this, there are many bird species also kept here. Overall, there were 525 types of mammals, around 597 birds and various types of reptiles were kept here. Along with it, one small aquarium was also opened here for visitors.
Timings: 09:00 AM to 12:15 PM & 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM, Wednesday Closed.
Entry Tickets : Adult Rs.20/- | Child Rs.10/- ( Below 12 years) | Camera Fees: Rs.20/- | Video Camera Rs.100/-. (Prices are subject to change)