About Tata Steel Zoological Park
Tata Steel Zoological Park is a 45-acre zoo located inside Jubilee Park in Sakchi, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established by Tata Steel and inaugurated on 3 March 1994, it houses mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, leopards, Himalayan black bears, zebras and peacocks. Known for well-maintained enclosures, a safari ride, boating on Jayanti Sarovar and a Nature Education Centre, it is a major recreational and educational attraction in the steel city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, well-maintained zoo set within the green expanse of Jubilee Park. Enclosures display big cats, bears, deer, primates, birds and reptiles, with paved walkways connecting exhibits. Areas to explore include the safari circuit, boating area on Jayanti Sarovar, Nature Education Centre, butterfly park and children's park. The setting is landscaped with trees, lakes and gardens, offering wildlife viewing, photography and family-friendly leisure.
Key highlights
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45-acre zoo inside Jubilee Park with diverse mammals, birds and reptiles
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Safari ride through naturalistic enclosures
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Boating facility on Jayanti Sarovar (Jubilee Lake)
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Nature Education Centre and awareness programmes
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Butterfly park and children's park area
History of Tata Steel Zoological Park
Established by Tata Steel and inaugurated on 3 March 1994 on Tata Steel Foundation Day, within Jubilee Park which was gifted to the city in 1958 to commemorate Tata Steel's Golden Jubilee. Spread over about 45 acres, the zoo was developed for recreation, conservation and nature education for the industrial city of Jamshedpur founded by Jamshedji Tata.
Culture & Context
Serves as a key recreational and educational centre for Jamshedpur, promoting wildlife awareness and conservation education among families and school groups and forming an integral part of the city's Jubilee Park leisure complex.
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