Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Where to Spot Jaguars in India
Jaguars are big cats that live in places like the Amazon and Mexico.
They are not found in the wild in India, but you can see them in some zoos here.
On International Jaguar Day, which is on 29 November 2025, people can learn more about these amazing animals.
There are jaguars in zoos in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
Each zoo has different rules about when you can visit and how much it costs.
Seeing a jaguar can make people more interested in protecting animals and nature.
The Central Zoo Authority makes sure the jaguars are taken care of properly.
Jaguars are not native to India but can be seen in several Indian zoos.
International Jaguar Day is observed on 29 November 2025.
Key zoos housing jaguars include Delhi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) regulates the care and exchange of jaguars in India.
Visitors can see jaguars at specific times and entry fees vary by zoo.
- Who
- Visitors and families in India
- What
- Jaguar sightings in Indian zoos
- When
- Ongoing, with International Jaguar Day on 29 November 2025
- Where
- Various zoos in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad
- Why
- To see a rare species not native to India, fostering curiosity and interest in wildlife conservation
- National Zoological Park, New Delhi
- Open daily except Friday, Entry: Rs 80, Closing: 5:30 PM (summer), 5 PM (winter)
- Bannerghatta National Park, Bengaluru
- Open daily except Tuesday, Entry: Rs 120, Closing: 5 PM
- Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru
- Open daily except Tuesday, Entry: Rs 120, Closing: 5 PM
- Alipore Zoo, Kolkata
- Open daily except Thursday, Entry: Rs 50, Closing: 4:30 PM
- Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, Entry: Rs 100
- Jaguar Native Regions
- Amazon, Central America, Mexico, Pantanal wetlands
- Regulatory Body
- Central Zoo Authority (CZA)
- International Jaguar Day
- 29 November 2025