Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park PNHZ Park is a high altitude specialized zoo housing fauna species of the Eastern Himalayan Region.

Research, Education and Conservation Breeding of endangered species like the red panda, snow leopards etc are the main objectives of the Park.

PNHZ PARK wishes everyone Happy international day for the conservation of the mangrove ecosystem...
26/07/2025

PNHZ PARK wishes everyone Happy international day for the conservation of the mangrove ecosystem...

The park celebrated Van Mahotsava by planting 15,000 plants and native grasses across PNHZP, CBC Topkey, and CBC Dowhil...
14/07/2025

The park celebrated Van Mahotsava by planting 15,000 plants and native grasses across PNHZP, CBC Topkey, and CBC Dowhill. This initiative aims to promote long-term self-sufficiency in meeting the fodder requirements of herbivores.

is celebrated on July 14th every year to recognize the importance of chimpanzees and the need to protect them and thei...
14/07/2025

is celebrated on July 14th every year to recognize the importance of chimpanzees and the need to protect them and their habitats.

22/06/2025

World Rainforest Day is observed every year on 22nd June, it highlights the urgent need to conserve rainforests and their critical role in climate, biodiversity and human livelihoods.

is observed on 21st June every year. It was initiated to spread awareness about the conservation of Giraffes around th...
21/06/2025

is observed on 21st June every year. It was initiated to spread awareness about the conservation of Giraffes around the world.

is celebrated worldwide every year on June 21st. It signifies a universal journey towards wellness, better health, men...
21/06/2025

is celebrated worldwide every year on June 21st. It signifies a universal journey towards wellness, better health, mental clarity, and spiritual balance.

# WorldSeaTurtleDay is a day dedicated to honoring and highlighting the importance of sea turtles. These creatures, lik...
16/06/2025

# WorldSeaTurtleDay is a day dedicated to honoring and highlighting the importance of sea turtles. These creatures, like all others, are magnificent in their own way. Not only are sea turtles beautiful animals, but they also show incredible perseverance and resiliency.

Darjeeling Zoo celebrated by organizing a Biodiversity Run for the students of Darjeeling Govt College's Nature Club. ...
05/06/2025

Darjeeling Zoo celebrated by organizing a Biodiversity Run for the students of Darjeeling Govt College's Nature Club. The main aim of this event was to create awareness and increase the interest of young minds towards environmental sustainability.

is celebrated on 31st May every year to raise awareness about parrots and their conservation.
31/05/2025

is celebrated on 31st May every year to raise awareness about parrots and their conservation.

honors and highlights the importance of turtles. These magnificent creatures are magnificent in their own way. Not onl...
23/05/2025

honors and highlights the importance of turtles. These magnificent creatures are magnificent in their own way. Not only are sea turtles beautiful animals, but they also show incredible perseverance and resiliency.

22/05/2025

Every year, on May 22, the is observed to protect biodiversity and take action on the activities that threaten it.

Today, we celebrate the strength, warmth, and nurturing spirit of all mothers  
11/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the strength, warmth, and nurturing spirit of all mothers  

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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Conservation Breeding at PNHZ Park

PNHZ Park is India’s largest high altitude zoo although categorized as a medium zoo. It was established in 1958. The Park is a specialized zoo housing species from the Eastern himalayan region. The Park is involved in the ex-situ conservation breeding of red panda, snow leopard, himalayan wolf etc, Himalayan newt, Blue sheep, Satyr Tragopan etc. The Park was the recipient of Earth Hero award from the Royal Bank of Scotland in 2014 for its efforts in ex-situ conservation.

The main objectives of the Park is Research, Education and Conservation. The Park also has two off display conservation breeding centres, the off display conservation breeding centre for red panda and snow leopard in Topkeydara and off display conservation breeding centre for herbivores and pheasants in Dowhill, Kurseong. These centres are closed to visitors.