The zoo was established in 1877, making it one of the older zoological gardens in India.
It is located adjacent to the Albert Hall Museum, which was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.
The zoo previously served as a site for crocodile breeding, with significant success in early conservation efforts.
The layout incorporates sections of the historic Ram Niwas Garden, originally built as a famine relief project.
It operates under the guidance and oversight of the Central Zoo Authority of India.
Jaipur Zoo is situated within the historic Ram Niwas Garden, a sprawling public park created by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868. The facility serves as both a conservation site and a public zoological garden. It houses a variety of species including mammals, birds, and reptiles native to the Indian subcontinent. The grounds feature significant greenery and shaded walkways integral to the larger heritage site of Ram Niwas Bagh. The site is currently undergoing a phased transition as parts of the collection are relocated to a new biological park nearby. Visitors can observe long-standing enclosures that reflect mid-19th-century zoological planning.
The lush, manicured pathways within the Ram Niwas Garden that frame the zoo entrance.
Visit during the cooler months of the year to ensure higher animal activity levels.
Bring your own water as hydration options inside the garden grounds can be limited.
Combine this visit with the adjacent Albert Hall Museum to maximize your time in Ram Niwas Bagh.
Avoid visiting during the peak afternoon heat of summer, as animals remain hidden in their shelters.
Closed every Tuesday for weekly maintenance.
Maintain a quiet demeanor to avoid agitating the animals; do not feed or throw objects into enclosures.
