Nainital Zoo

Location

For all the nature lovers and those interested in wildlife, a visit to the Govind Vallabh Pant Zoo at Nainital does not result in disappointment. This is a high altitude zoo situated at 2100 meters in a vast open area, about one km away from the bus stand. This Nainital zoo is a home to a variety of animals, namely, Himalayan black bear, Monkeys, Siberian Tiger, Leopard, Wolf, Palm civet cat, Rose ringed Parakeet, Silver Pheasants, Hill Fox, Ghoral, Sambhar and Barking Deer.

One can visit the zoo throughout the year, except when it is closed on the occasions of Holi, Diwali, and all national holidays in addition to the weekly off on Monday.