Sayaji Baug Zoo

Sayaji Baug Zoo is a zoological park located inside the historic Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug) garden in central Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1879 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, it is one of the oldest zoos in India. Spread within the 45-hectare garden complex, it houses mammals, birds and reptiles and forms part of a major recreational and educational hub alongside the Baroda Museum and Sardar Patel Planetarium.

Visitors can expect a compact zoo within the large, green Sayaji Baug garden with enclosures for mammals, birds and reptiles, shaded walkways, and landscaped surroundings. The zoo is part of a larger complex that includes gardens, a museum, planetarium and toy train. Visitors can walk through animal enclosures, observe species such as big cats, primates, deer and exotic birds, and combine the visit with leisure time in the surrounding park areas.

Established in 1879 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III as part of the Sayaji Baug garden, the zoo was created as part of the Maharaja's vision for a public park with educational and cultural institutions for the citizens of Baroda State. The 45-hectare garden was laid out in 1879 and the zoo has operated continuously since then, making it one of the oldest zoological parks in India.

Located within the culturally significant Sayaji Baug complex alongside the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery and Sardar Patel Planetarium, the zoo serves as a longstanding recreational, educational and family attraction for Vadodara residents and visitors, reflecting the Gaekwad era legacy of public gardens and institutions.