The biological park serves as a center for the captive breeding of the King Cobra, the only one of its kind in India.
The arboretum within the park maintains a collection of over 60 families of flowering plants native to the Western Ghats.
The Pilikula Lake is a natural water body that has been restored to support local migratory birds.
The heritage village consists of authentic wooden houses relocated from various parts of Dakshina Kannada to preserve traditional craftsmanship.
The planetarium is named after Swami Vivekananda and features advanced star-projection equipment.
Pilikula Nisargadhama is an integrated nature park and eco-tourism destination spanning 370 acres in Vamanjoor, Mangalore. The site houses the Dr. Shivarama Karanth Biological Park, a large zoological facility functioning under the Central Zoo Authority. It features a botanical garden with a specialized arboretum and a sprawling lake where boating activities are conducted. The complex includes a heritage village that replicates traditional coastal Karnataka architecture and rural life. A man-made water park with multiple slides and wave pools provides recreational facilities for visitors. It also operates a planetarium that utilizes digital projection technology for astronomical displays. The entire zone serves as a conservation center for regional flora and fauna.
The traditional wooden Guttu house within the heritage village complex.
Carry adequate hydration and sun protection, as the park involves significant walking across open terrain.
Visit the heritage village section early to explore the traditional architecture before the midday heat becomes intense.
Combine visits to the zoo and the botanical garden as they are located on the same primary campus.
Do not attempt to feed animals in the biological park, as this is strictly prohibited and harmful to the species.
The biological park and many attractions are typically closed on Mondays for maintenance.
Maintain silence near animal enclosures; dispose of plastic waste only in designated bins; dress modestly.
