Mini Zoo, Bhiwani

The Bhiwani Mini Zoo is located on Railway station road and opposite Mini Secretariat Bhiwani within the municipal limits of Bhiwani, Haryana, India which is 2 km. away from Bhiwani Railway station and 4 km. away from Bhiwani Bus stand.The zoo is well connected by road and train with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur and other important cities.HistoryThe Government of Haryana had earlier decided to close down the zoo, however, with the keen interest of Mrs. Kiran Choudhry the then Minister of Forests Department, Haryana, the zoo was revived by Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi in September, 2006. As a Part of modernization and providing best facilities to the animals in this zoo, a number of works are being carried out. These include construction of toe wall and cemented flooring of Hippo enclosure, tile flooring of paths, construction of three number of bird aviaries, construction of postmortem room, one treatment room and construction of animal enclosures.As per the provision laid down in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended), it is mandatory to obtain permission for setting up zoo from Central Zoo Authority, Govt. of India. Accordingly the permission was sought and the zoo was accorded the status of Mini Zoo (small category zoo) on 14 August 2008.Opening Hours & Entry FeeThe ticket window is on the gate. The rates of entry ticket are Rs. 10/- per adult and Rs. 5/- per child between 5–12 years of age. The zoo remains open for public from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM in the summer and 9.00 AM. to 5.00 PM. in the winter.FacilitiesThe zoo has all facilities for visitors and animals/birds in its captivity. Uninterrupted water supply is available to the zoo animals as well as visitors. There are two public toilets and a water cooler with water purifier for visitors.