Pilikula Biological Park

Pilikula Biological Park is a major zoo and wildlife conservation centre located within Pilikula Nisargadhama at Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru, Karnataka. Spread over about 150 acres, it houses diverse Western Ghats fauna including tigers, leopards, elephants and reptiles. Recognized by the Central Zoo Authority of India, it focuses on conservation, education and recreation, and forms part of an integrated complex with a lake, arboretum, heritage village and science centre.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained zoo set within a green, landscaped campus with spacious animal enclosures, aviaries and reptile houses. The park displays tigers, leopards, bears, elephants, deer, crocodiles and a variety of birds and snakes native to the Western Ghats. Paved walkways, shaded avenues, a lake, botanical garden and arboretum surround the enclosures. Areas for walking, photography, educational exhibits and battery-operated vehicle rides are available within the larger Pilikula Nisargadhama complex.

Developed as part of the Pilikula Nisargadhama integrated theme park project initiated by the Dakshina Kannada district administration to promote conservation and eco-tourism. The Biological Park was established to house and conserve fauna of the Western Ghats and is recognized by the Central Zoo Authority of India for its conservation and captive breeding efforts.

Forms part of Pilikula Nisargadhama which showcases the natural and cultural heritage of coastal Karnataka (Tulunadu), combining wildlife conservation with a heritage village, Guthu house, arboretum and science centre to educate visitors about regional biodiversity and traditions.