Manda Zoo

Manda Zoo is a small zoological park located in the Manda area on the outskirts of Jammu city in Jammu and Kashmir. Situated near the Tawi River and surrounded by forested slopes, it houses a variety of mammals, birds and deer species. Established as a deer park and later developed as a zoo under the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department, it serves as a recreational and educational wildlife attraction for local visitors and tourists.

Visitors can expect a compact, forested zoo set on a hillside near Jammu city with enclosures for deer, leopards, bears, monkeys, peacocks and various birds. The park has paved walkways, shaded areas and viewpoints overlooking the surroundings. It offers a relaxed walk through animal enclosures, opportunities for photography and wildlife observation, and a quiet natural environment suitable for families and children.

Manda was initially developed as a deer park on the outskirts of Jammu and was later upgraded and maintained as a zoo by the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Wildlife Protection to house rescued and captive wildlife and to provide wildlife education and recreation for the region.