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.

celebrated by organizing an educational program on Renewable Energies, the main aim of this event was to create awar...
22/04/2025

celebrated by organizing an educational program on Renewable Energies, the main aim of this event was to create awareness and increase the interest of young minds towards the uses of renewable energies & environmental sustainability.

Save the Elephant Day is celebrated annually on April 16th to raise awareness about the challenges elephants face and to...
16/04/2025

Save the Elephant Day is celebrated annually on April 16th to raise awareness about the challenges elephants face and to encourage conservation efforts.

is celebrated annually on April 14 to raise awareness about their conservation.
14/04/2025

is celebrated annually on April 14 to raise awareness about their conservation.

Every year on April 7, the world celebrates International Beaver Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these f...
07/04/2025

Every year on April 7, the world celebrates International Beaver Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these fascinating animals who are also nature's engineers.

Darjeeling Zoo organised a 'One Day Workshop on Sample Collection & preservation for Biobanking' on 03.04.2025 at Bengal...
03/04/2025

Darjeeling Zoo organised a 'One Day Workshop on Sample Collection & preservation for Biobanking' on 03.04.2025 at Bengal Safari. Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan, Chief Scientist from LaCONES Lab, CCMB conducted the training program for more than 70 Veterinarians and officials of the forest department.

Happy to inform that during an in-house study of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Neora Valley National Park a...
02/04/2025

Happy to inform that during an in-house study of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Neora Valley National Park a Spotted Linsang was camera trapped. The same is published in the IUCN Journal of Small Carnivore Conservation.

On March 23rd, 2025, the Hon'ble Minister of State, Department of Forest and SHG & SE, Government of West Bengal, Smt. B...
25/03/2025

On March 23rd, 2025, the Hon'ble Minister of State, Department of Forest and SHG & SE, Government of West Bengal, Smt. Birbaha Hansda visited & inspected the Darjeeling Zoo's Soft Release Facility for Red Panda at Gairibans followed by a visit to the Zoo the next day.

is observed annually on March 22nd to highlight the significance of freshwater and promote the sustainable management ...
22/03/2025

is observed annually on March 22nd to highlight the significance of freshwater and promote the sustainable management of water resources.

celebrates the vital role of forests in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and providing essenti...
21/03/2025

celebrates the vital role of forests in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and providing essential services for humanity.

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the decline of sparrow populations and t...
20/03/2025

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the decline of sparrow populations and the need for their conservation.

World Frog Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the importance of frogs, their ecological s...
20/03/2025

World Frog Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the importance of frogs, their ecological significance, and the threats they face due to habitat destruction and climate change.

03/03/2025

On this special day, PNHZ Park reaffirms its commitment to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. Let us all work together to protect wildlife, conserve habitats, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on March 3rd to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importan...
03/03/2025

World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on March 3rd to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting biodiversity. On this occasion, the Park organized an educational tour for 36 FRO trainees, which was concluded by an interaction with the Director.

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The Magic of Wildlife....
22/02/2025

The Magic of Wildlife....

A very Happy World Pangolin Day to all....
15/02/2025

A very Happy World Pangolin Day to all....

PNHZ Park wishes everyone Happy World Hippo Day....
15/02/2025

PNHZ Park wishes everyone Happy World Hippo Day....

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Jawahar Parbat
Darjeeling
734101

Opening Hours

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.