About Pipli Zoo
Pipli Zoo, also known as Mini Zoo Pipli, is a small zoological park located on Grand Trunk Road at Pipli in Kurukshetra district, Haryana. Established in 1982 and managed by the Haryana Forest Department, it covers about 27 acres. The zoo houses a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles and serves as a popular family recreation and educational destination for visitors travelling between Delhi and Chandigarh.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, well-maintained zoo set amidst green surroundings along NH-44. Enclosures house animals such as leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, monkeys, deer, and various birds including peafowl and parrots, along with reptiles. Paved walkways connect enclosures, with shaded seating areas and open spaces for leisurely walks. It is a low-intensity sightseeing experience suitable for families and children, with opportunities for photography and observing captive wildlife at close range.
Key highlights
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Compact zoo on NH-44 managed by Haryana Forest Department
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Collection of mammals, birds and reptiles including leopard, deer and peafowl
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Green, shaded walkways suitable for family visits
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Educational and recreational stop for travellers between Delhi and Chandigarh
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Affordable entry and easy access from Kurukshetra town
History of Pipli Zoo
Established in 1982 by the Haryana Forest Department as a Mini Zoo to provide wildlife education and recreation in the Kurukshetra region. Developed on forest land along the historic Grand Trunk Road, it has been maintained as a small-scale zoological park for conservation awareness and public recreation.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), about 90 km away. Taxi or bus to Kurukshetra/Pipli from the airport. |
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| By train |