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Mumbai's Byculla Zoo to Feature New Tunnel Aquarium by 2027
Mumbai is building a cool new aquarium that looks like a tunnel at the Byculla Zoo.
Imagine walking through a glass tube surrounded by fish swimming all around you, like in the ocean!
This aquarium will show off amazing fish that live in India's waters.
It's going to have special clear tunnels so you can see everything, even colorful coral.
This project is a big part of making the zoo even more fun for everyone.
They are also making the home for the penguins bigger so more penguins can live there happily.
They hope to open this new underwater world for you to explore by 2027, and construction is already happening fast!
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is constructing a tunnel aquarium at Byculla Zoo, Mumbai.
The aquarium will feature two walk-through acrylic tunnels offering a 180-degree view of marine life, focusing on Indian species.
The project, costing Rs 62 crore, is expected to open to the public by early 2027.
Additionally, the zoo is expanding its penguin enclosure to house more Humboldt penguins.
BMC aims to boost tourism and educate the public about India's marine ecosystems with this new facility.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Constructing a tunnel-shaped aquarium and expanding a penguin enclosure
- Where
- Byculla Zoo (Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udhyan), Mumbai
- When
- Work orders dispatched in May 2024, projected opening by early 2027
- Why
- To enhance Mumbai's amusement infrastructure, popularize India's marine ecosystem, and provide unique visitor experiences
Key facts
- Location
- Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udhyan (Byculla Zoo), Mumbai
- Project Cost
- Rs 62 crore
- Construction Start
- May 2024 (Work Orders)
- Projected Opening
- Early 2027
- Key Features
- Two walk-through tunnels, 180-degree view, focus on Indian marine species
Quotes
Dr. Sanjay Tripathi
Zoo Director
“Tunnel aquariums are popular worldwide, and our idea is to construct the same for people in Mumbai.”
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“To date, a large number of people come to the zoo to see the penguins and tiger, but once this facility becomes operational, it will be a massive crowd puller that will give visitors a unique experience.”
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