Himalayan Zoological Park

The Himalayan Zoological Park at Bulbulay near Gangtok is Sikkim's first zoological park, spread over about 205 hectares of mountain forest at around 1,780 metres altitude. Established in 1991, it houses Himalayan fauna in large naturalistic enclosures that mimic natural habitats. Notable residents include red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, barking deer and Tibetan wolf. Located about 3 km from Gangtok, it combines wildlife conservation, education and forested walking trails.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain zoo with large, naturalistic enclosures set along hilly walking trails at about 1,780 metres. Animals are housed in near-natural habitats dispersed across dense temperate forest, requiring uphill walks between enclosures. Expect to see Himalayan species such as red panda, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, goral, barking deer and Tibetan wolf, along with forest birds and views of surrounding hills. The experience is primarily wildlife viewing, nature walks and photography within a quiet forest environment.

Established in 1991 as the first zoological park in Sikkim by the Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim. Spread over about 205 hectares at Bulbulay, it was created to conserve, breed and exhibit Himalayan wildlife in near-natural habitats and to promote conservation education.

Represents Sikkim's conservation ethos and educational role in protecting Himalayan biodiversity, with the red panda as a flagship species of the region