About Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden
Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden is a zoological park located at Sakri, about 10 km from Bilaspur city in Chhattisgarh. Spread over about 114.63 hectares of forest land, it is the largest zoo in Chhattisgarh and is managed by the Chhattisgarh Forest Department. Established in 1972, it houses tigers, leopards, bears, herbivores, birds and reptiles, and offers boating, toy train and children's park facilities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested zoo campus with fenced enclosures for big cats, bears, deer, antelopes, primates, birds and reptiles, connected by paved walkways and shaded avenues. The site includes a small lake with boating, a toy train circuit, children's play area, gardens and picnic spots. Enclosures are viewed from outside barriers, with information boards about species. The environment is semi-natural forest with seasonal greenery.
Key highlights
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Largest zoological garden in Chhattisgarh spread over 114.63 hectares
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Houses tigers, leopards, sloth bears, hyenas, deer, and diverse bird species
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Boating facility on the zoo lake
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Toy train ride for children and adults within the zoo premises
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Children's park and picnic areas within forested surroundings