Assam State Zoo

08/06/2025

Warm welcome to the Core Members team delegates from Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan! 🌟 They got up close with our amazing animals at Assam State Zoo & Botanical Gardens during their visit today!
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05/06/2025

Happy World Environment Day 2025! 🌿
Assam State Zoo cm Botanical Garden celebrated this special day with a nature walk, documenting birds and butterflies, and learning about species identification.
Let's come together to protect our planet and preserve its beauty for future generations! We thank Nayanjyoti Moran for conducting the walk.

23/05/2025

17/05/2025

To strengthen digital security, the Assam State Zoo, organized an insightful workshop on cybercrime and fraud prevention for our dedicated zoo staff. The session covered identifying online scams and phishing attempts, securing personal data and safe online practices for everyday use.

05/05/2025

As part of our flagship CAMPA-funded project, “An Integrated Conservation Initiative of Turtles Emphasising on Turtles in Temple Ponds of Assam”, Assam State Zoo cm Botanical Garden proudly organized a special orientation programme titled “Turtle Talk: Conversations in Conservation” for our dedicated veterinary interns and zoo staff.
This in-house capacity-building session focused on the identification and management of turtle species, empowering participants with practical knowledge on species recognition, veterinary care, ecological requirements, and conservation challenges. From addressing threats to critically endangered species like the Black Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) to managing invasive species such as the Red-eared Slider, the training reinforced our zoo’s commitment to evidence-based conservation action.
As Assam’s premier ex-situ conservation institution, Assam State Zoo is not only protecting biodiversity within its premises but also taking the lead in turtle conservation across temple ponds in the state.

28/03/2025

Today, on 28/3/2025, Hon'ble Forest Minister SJT Chandra Mohan Patowary graced the Bhumi Pujan of the Super-speciality Veterinary Hospital and Quarantine Center at the Assam State Zoo, marking a significant milestone in the zoo's modernization project. Additionally, a special naming ceremony for the lion cubs took place, with the elder pair named Jaya and Bijaya, and the younger pair named Devika and Durga.

26/03/2025

22/03/2025

On March 21st 2025, Assam State Zoo successfully completed an animal exchange program with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh, regulated by the Central Zoo Authority. This initiative has resulted in the acquisition of fifteen (15) new fauna, significantly enriching the zoo's biodiversity.
The newly acquired fauna are categorized as follows:
Mammalia: One (1) species, namely Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra).
Aves: Six (6) species, encompassing both exotic and native avifauna:
Exotic Species: Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), and Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora).
Native Species: Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar), Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) & Comb duck (Sarkidiornis sylvicola)
Assam State Zoo is committed to providing optimal habitats for these animals and advancing conservation efforts through strategic exchange programs. This endeavor underscores our dedication to wildlife preservation and public education.

12/03/2025

Aaranyak in collaboration with Assam State Zoo conducted a Nature Walk within the zoo campus and adjacent Hengrabari forest. The walk was led by Udayan Borthakur,Senior Scientist Aaranyak and Pranjal Mahananda, Biologist Assam State Zoo. Around 15 participants across different institutions joined the walk.

03/03/2025

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2025, Assam State Zoo cm Botanical Garden conducted a Wildlife Conservation Awareness and Birdwatching program on 3rd March 2025, bringing together 23 enthusiastic participants from Gauhati University, Cotton University, Royal Global University, and Guwahati College.

The program highlighted the significance of birdwatching in promoting wildlife conservation. Discussions focused on the importance of preserving biodiversity, protecting habitats, and addressing environmental challenges.

Empowering the next generation of conservationists, one bird at a time!

01/03/2025

Students from Aarohan Rehabilitation Training Institute embarked on an exciting field trip to the Assam State Zoo. Accompanied by zoo biologist, they enjoyed an interactive and educational experience, learning about wildlife conservation while getting up close and personal with the fascinating animals.

23/02/2025

The Assam State Zoo successfully conducted the Campus Bird Count (a part of the the global citizen science initiative Global Backyard Bird Count). 51 species were recorded during the count.