About Rajgir Zoo Safari
Rajgir Zoo Safari is a wildlife safari park located in the Rajgir Reserve Forest in Nalanda district, Bihar. Inaugurated in February 2022, it is spread over about 191 hectares within the forested hills of Rajgir. The safari features enclosed natural habitats for lions, tigers, leopards, bears and herbivores, viewed from secure AC buses, along with an aviary, butterfly park and interpretation centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided safari experience through forested enclosures in secure air-conditioned buses. The park is divided into five safari zones - Herbivore Safari, Bear Safari, Leopard Safari, Tiger Safari and Lion Safari - where animals roam in large naturalistic habitats. The site also includes a walk-through aviary, butterfly park, orchid house, interpretation centre, and viewing points set within the Vaibhar hills forest landscape.
Key highlights
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Five distinct safari zones for herbivores, sloth bears, leopards, tigers and lions
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Air-conditioned safari buses with guided commentary through natural forest enclosures
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Located inside Rajgir Reserve Forest surrounded by hills
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Walk-through aviary and butterfly park
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Interpretation centre and orientation facilities for wildlife education
History of Rajgir Zoo Safari
Developed by the Government of Bihar and inaugurated on 16 February 2022, Rajgir Zoo Safari was created to promote eco-tourism and wildlife conservation in the Rajgir Reserve Forest area. It was developed on forest land with large enclosures designed to house rescued and captive-bred animals in near-natural habitats.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, about 95-100 km away; onward journey by road or rail |
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| By train |