Jhargram Mini Zoo

All Information about the Jhargram Mini Zoo

Introduction

Junglemahal Zoological Park was earlier known as Jhargram Mini Zoo has established as a deer park covered with saal trees since 1980. On 9th September 2005, the Central Zoo Authority made certain transformations with the objectives of scientific management, conservation breeding of endangered species, high standard of maintenance for the welfare of captive animals and developing empathy among the local people towards the wildlife conservation. Junglemahal showcases the biodiversity of the Lateritic Eco-System. Earlier during the period of 1980, there were a lot of illegal poaching and activities that happened in the surrounding forest areas of the town.

Zoo Wildlife Information

This is the only zoo in Jhargram area and is famous mainly for the deer park. An exclusively large area is kept for the deer only. The zoo is spacious, unlike other zoological Parks. Jhargram Mini Zoo remains closed on Thursday. General timing is from 9 am to 5 pm and charges Rs.20/- per adult. There is total mammal count of 187 with 16 different species. Reptiles are in abundance of 153 counts with 12 species. The total numbers of birds are 74 with 18 different species. Jhargram Zoo is a mini zoo spread over around 33 acres of well-forested land.

The species of birds here are rare. Some of them are Red Munia, Golden Oriole, Green Bee-Eater, Crow Pheasant, Indian Robin, Purple Heron, Brahmini Kite, Spotted Dove, Bulbul, Night Heron, White-Breasted Water-hen, Blue Rock Pigeon, Yellow Wagtail, Parakeet, Tailor Bird, Blue-Throated Barbet, Blue Kingfisher etc.

Animals include Indian Civet, Hyena, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Fishing Cat, Rhesus Macaque, Fox, Porcupine, Langur, Spotted Deer etc.

The reptiles found here are Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Indian Python, Cobra, Common Rat-snake, Buff-striped Keelback, Gecko, Muger, and many more.

How to Reach

The Jhargram Mini Zoo is 3km away from the Jhargram railway station. It is almost 16 km from NH6. The roads are well constructed leading to the zoological park. The nearest airport is at Kolkata which is 160km away from the zoo. There are buses from all the nearby towns and cities such as Kharagpur, Asansol, Bankura, Purulia, Kolkata and many more.

Best Time to Visit

The months of April and May are hot, while June, July, August and September sees the downpour of rainy months. The months from October to March are the best time to visitJhargram.

Conclusion

Jhargram Mini Zoo or Junglemahal Zoological Park in Jhargram, West Medinapur District in West Bengal will provide a rewarding experience to the visitors of that wildlife region. Wildlife is displayed and cared in such a way to allow awareness to promote conservation of wildlife. The flora and the flora exist here in their natural pristine glory unaffected and unhindered. Breeding of endangered species also takes place here to conserve the natural system of biodiversity. It offers to showcase the rich biodiversity of the Lateritic eco-system of West Bengal state. It is a beautiful place with calm and cool atmosphere to visit with your family. It is a place that provides both education and amusement to tourists.

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