Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park

Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park is a zoological park located at Chakla in Ormanjhi, about 20 km from Ranchi, Jharkhand. Spread over about 104 hectares on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur Highway (NH-33), it was established in 1994 and named after tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The park houses a wide range of mammals, birds and reptiles, along with a botanical section, lake, aquarium and interpretation centre, serving as a major wildlife education and recreation centre for the region.

Visitors can expect a well-laid out zoo set amidst forested undulating terrain with paved pathways connecting enclosures for tigers, leopards, elephants, hippos, deer, primates and numerous bird species. The complex includes a lake with boating facility, aquarium, snake house, aviary, butterfly park, children's park and botanical garden section. Battery-operated vehicles and walking trails allow exploration of the large campus, with canteen, seating areas and interpretation facilities along the route.

The park was established in 1994 by the Government of Jharkhand (then Bihar) and developed on 104 hectares of forest land at Ormanjhi. It was named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the tribal freedom fighter from Jharkhand, and was created to promote ex-situ conservation, wildlife education and recreation for the Ranchi region.

Named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda, revered as a tribal icon in Jharkhand, the park reflects regional pride and serves as an educational centre for biodiversity conservation and awareness about native flora and fauna.