Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Assam Zoo Redeveloped as World-Class Wildlife Destination Under Project
Assam is improving its State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati.
The project is expected to cost around Rs 340 crore.
The government wants the zoo to become a major wildlife destination.
New buildings and visitor facilities are being planned.
A very large bird aviary is one of the main attractions.
A toy train may help visitors travel around the large zoo.
Officials studied zoos in Bengaluru and Chennai for ideas.
The minister said some facilities may become visible in three or four months, but the whole project will take longer.
Assam’s State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is being redeveloped under a project worth around Rs 340 crore.
Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the project aims to create a leading national and international wildlife destination.
Plans include modern infrastructure, improved visitor facilities, a large bird aviary and a toy train.
The redevelopment will use the zoo’s natural surroundings while preserving and utilising its environment.
The minister reviewed construction progress during the 72nd Wildlife Week programme in Guwahati.
- Who
- Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah and the state government are overseeing the redevelopment.
- What
- The State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is being redeveloped with new infrastructure, visitor facilities, a bird aviary and a toy train.
- When
- The minister announced and reviewed the work on Friday, October 2, during the 72nd Wildlife Week.
- Where
- The project is taking place at the State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- The redevelopment aims to improve the zoo’s infrastructure and visitor experience while preserving its natural environment and establishing it as a leading wildlife destination.
- Project cost
- Around Rs 340 crore
- Location
- State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati, Assam
- Main planned attraction
- A large bird aviary that could potentially become one of the world’s largest
- Visitor facility
- A proposed toy train to help visitors explore the zoo
- Progress timeline
- A visible outline of proposed facilities may emerge in three to four months
- Wildlife Week
- The minister inaugurated programmes for the 72nd Wildlife Week
- Study visits
- Forest Department officials visited zoological parks in Bengaluru and Chennai