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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Apart from being the region’s premier zoo and ex-situ conservation centre, we aim to offer quality services and facilities in rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals, nature awareness, interpretation and responsible nature-tourism. We shall continue to act as a repository of wild bio-diversity and a green lung for the city of Guwahati. We shall also strive to make Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden the best and complete recreational and educational destination in the whole of North-east India.

INTRODUCTION

• Established in 1957.
• The largest zoo in North-eastern India.
• Nodal centre of ex-situ conservation and a host of awareness and outreach activities.
• “Green lung” for the ever-growing city of Guwahati.

LOCATION, AREA & TOPOGRAPHY

• Located in the heart of Guwahati city, capital of the state of Assam, N.E. India.
• Laid out among the gently undulating Hengerabari hillocks (60-200 MSL).
• Occupies an area of 1.75 sq.km of which c.110 h.a is natural forest.
• Natural vista with landscaped gardens, large enclosures and perennial water bodies.

GETTING HERE

• Map of Guwahati with the location of ASZBG
• Guide map of ASZBG

THE HIGHLIGHTS

ANIMAL EXHIBITS :  A SUMMARY

• About 600 animals, birds and reptiles
• Around 84 species
• Many rare and endangered species
• Several indigenous species endemic to North-East India