Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo

Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo is a 50-acre heritage botanical garden and zoological park located in Byculla, Mumbai. Established in 1861 as Victoria Gardens, it is the oldest public garden in Mumbai and features Palladian-style architecture alongside diverse flora and fauna. The site houses the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and historic monuments like the David Sassoon Clock Tower. It serves as a significant center for urban biodiversity, conservation, and historical preservation in central Mumbai.

Visitors can explore a large botanical garden with over 3,000 plant species and a zoo housing various animals including penguins and tigers. The premises feature heritage structures such as the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, an equestrian statue of King Edward VII, and the David Sassoon Clock Tower. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafeterias, and children's playgrounds. Visitors should expect considerable walking and must adhere to rules prohibiting outside food and single-use plastics.