Footfall up at Byculla Zoo, but glory days still distant
Indian Express·7h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Byculla Zoo recorded 25.42 lakh visitors and Rs 9.85 crore revenue between April 2025 and March 2026, a seven percent increase from the previous year's three-year low. Visitor numbers remain below 2023-24 peaks of 28.97 lakh visitors. Officials attributed recovery to outreach initiatives with NGOs and schools. The absence of new attractions and vacant key enclosures limit growth. Mumbai plans Rs 136 crore in developments including an aquarium and exotic zoo.
Key Entities
Byculla ZooVeermata Jijabai Bhosale Vanaspati UdyanMumbaiBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationRitu Tawde25.42 lakh visitorsRs 9.85 croreRs 136 crore budget