Sarthana Nature Park & Zoo
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About Sarthana Nature Park & Zoo
Sarthana Nature Park is Surat's municipal zoo, spread over 81 acres between the Surat–Kamrej Road and the Tapi, about 10 km from the city centre. It opened in 1984 and has a record of breeding lions, royal Bengal tigers, Himalayan bears and white peafowl; the corporation's pages also mention leopards, crocodiles, gharials and hippopotamuses. Visitors are admitted from 10 am to 5 pm, and the park is closed on Mondays. Entry is ₹30 for those aged 12 and above and ₹20 for children aged 3 to 12 and seniors over 65, with a ₹50 charge for a still camera. Children aged 3 to 12 enter free during Wildlife Week and on World Environment Day, 5 June.
Frequently asked questions
What are the zoo's timings?
Visitors are admitted from 10 am to 5 pm. The park is closed on Mondays and on a few festival days.
How much is the ticket?
₹30 for visitors aged 12 and above and ₹20 for children aged 3–12 and seniors over 65, according to the Surat Municipal Corporation. A still camera costs ₹50.
How big is Sarthana Nature Park?
81 acres, on the bank of the Tapi beside the Surat–Kamrej Road.
How do I get there?
It is about 10 km from the city centre on the Surat–Kamrej Road. Sitilink routes 12 and 403 terminate at the park.
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