Chandigarh Bird Park
Zoo in Chandigarh
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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]
| Chandigarh Bird Park | |
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Muscovy duck at Chandigarh Bird Park | |
![]() Interactive map of Chandigarh Bird Park | |
| 30°44′55″N 76°48′37″E | |
| Date opened | 16 November 2021 |
| Location | Sector-1, Chandigarh |
| Land area | 2.63 ha (6.5 acres) |
| No. of species | 48[1] |
| Annual visitors | 329,332 (FY 2024/25)[2] |
| Website | chandigarhtourism |
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]
