Nagaland Zoological Park

Nagaland Zoological Park is a zoological park located at Rangapahar in Chümoukedima District, Nagaland, about 7 km from Dimapur. Spread over approximately 176 hectares within the Rangapahar Reserve Forest, it was established in 2008 to conserve and exhibit wildlife native to Nagaland and the Northeast. The park houses mammals, birds and reptiles including hoolock gibbon, leopard and hornbills, and serves as a centre for conservation, education and recreation.

Visitors can expect a forested zoological park set within the Rangapahar Reserve Forest with enclosures and open areas housing native mammals, birds and reptiles. The park has walking pathways through wooded terrain, animal enclosures, aviaries, and viewing points. Visitors can walk through the zoo circuit, observe animals such as primates, deer, leopards, bears and hornbills, and enjoy a quiet natural environment suitable for family outings, photography and nature observation.

Established in 2008 and inaugurated on 28 August 2008 within the Rangapahar Reserve Forest, the park was developed by the Government of Nagaland under the Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Covering about 176 hectares, it was created to conserve and exhibit the biodiversity of Nagaland and Northeast India and is the only zoological park in the state.

The park serves as an educational and recreational centre promoting awareness of Nagaland's native wildlife and biodiversity, and is used for conservation education for students and visitors.