Chandigarh Bird Park

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Chandigarh Bird Park is a tourist attraction in Sector-1, Chandigarh. It is located near the Sukhna Lake and is spread across 2.63 ha (6.5 acres). Developed by the Chandigarh Forest Department, it has two small aviaries and two walk-through aviaries, with a 58-foot flying height and a total ground area of approximately 200×150 feet each.[3] The park houses 1,200 birds of 48 different species, including several exotic aquatic, terrestrial and tamed species.[3]

Date opened16 November 2021; 4 years ago (2021-11-16)
LocationSector-1, Chandigarh
Land area2.63 ha (6.5 acres)
No. of species48[1]
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Chandigarh Bird Park
Muscovy duck at Chandigarh Bird Park
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Date opened16 November 2021; 4 years ago (2021-11-16)
LocationSector-1, Chandigarh
Land area2.63 ha (6.5 acres)
No. of species48[1]
Annual visitors329,332 (FY 2024/25)[2]
Websitechandigarhtourism.gov.in/bird-park
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The park was inaugurated in November 2021 by the then First Lady Savita Kovind and is loosely based on the Jurong Bird Park, Singapore.[4]

Exhibits

There are around 1,200 birds in all, belonging to 48 species and sub-species. The main attractions include African love birds, budgerigars, macaw, white swan, black swan, wood duck, golden pheasant, yellow golden pheasant, melanistic pheasant, sun conures, African grey parrot and finches.[5][6]

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