About Sepahijala Zoological Park
Sepahijala Zoological Park is a zoo located inside the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary near Bishalgarh in Sepahijala District, Tripura, about 25 km from Agartala. Established in 1972, it is known for its conservation breeding program for the clouded leopard, Tripura's state animal, and for housing spectacled langurs, primates and diverse birds. The park also includes a botanical garden, Amrit Sagar lake with boating, and forested enclosures within the sanctuary landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested zoo within a wildlife sanctuary with enclosed animal exhibits, aviaries and primate sections, a botanical garden, and the Amrit Sagar lake offering boating. Pathways connect enclosures for clouded leopards, spectacled langurs, deer, birds and other species. The setting is green and lake-side with shaded walkways, viewing points, and picnic areas. Boating, photography and nature walks are available within the sanctuary premises.
Key highlights
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Clouded leopard conservation breeding centre - state animal of Tripura
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Spectacled langur (Phayre's leaf monkey) and other primates
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Amrit Sagar lake with boating facility inside the sanctuary
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Botanical garden and orchid collection
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Diverse aviary and deer enclosures within forested sanctuary landscape
History of Sepahijala Zoological Park
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary was declared in 1972 and covers about 18.53 sq km. The zoological park was established within the sanctuary in 1972 to house and conserve wildlife. It has developed into a recognized centre for conservation breeding of the clouded leopard and spectacled langur and includes artificial lakes Amrit Sagar and Abasarika dating to earlier periods.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala, about 30 km away, then by road |
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| By train |