The Junglemahal Zoological Park (also informally called as Jhargram Zoological Park or Jhargram Mini Zoo) is a zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Jhargram, West Bengal. Junglemahal Zoological Park is a recognized 'Medium' category Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZAI). The CZA evaluates Zoos on periodic basis and stipulates conditions for their improvement.
History Junglemahal Zoological Park was established in 1980 as a deer park. It was accredited as a mini zoo in 2005. In 2014 it was changed to a major zoo and given the name Junglemahal Zoological Park by the Government of West Bengal. It was designated a medium zoo by the Central Zoo Authority in 2017.
Attractions
In 2021–22, the zoo was home to 187 mammals, 84 birds and 63 reptiles.
Mammals Sloth bear Fishing cat Jungle cat Asian palm civet Indian elephant Indian fox Golden jackal Languor Rhesus macaque Indian pangolin Brush-tailed porcupine Rhesus macaque Bengal tiger Sambar deer Barking deer chital Nilgai Striped hyena
Birds Peafowl Hawk Common hill myna Hornbill Kalij pheasant White-rumped vulture Red junglefowl Cockatiel Finches Monk parakeet Golden pheasant Red junglefowl Black headed munia Alexandrine parakeet Red-breasted parakeet Rose-ringed parakeet Greater adjutant Emu
Reptiles Marsh crocodile Indian spectacled cobra Gharial Mugger crocodile Red-eared slider Indian star tortoise
Gallery
See also Zoological Garden, Alipore Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
References
External links
Official website of "Central Zoo Authority of India" (CZA), Government of India






