 Muscovy duck at Chandigarh Bird Park | |
| Date opened | 16 November 2021 |
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| Location | Sector-1, Chandigarh |
| Coordinates | 30°44′55″N 76°48′37″E / 30.74861°N 76.81028°E |
| Land area | 2.63 ha (6.5 acres) |
| No. of species | 48[1] |
| Annual visitors | 329,332 (FY 2024/25)[2] |
| Website | chandigarhtourism |
Chandigarh Bird Park is a tourist attraction in Sector-1, Chandigarh. It is located near the Sukhna Lake and is spread across 2.63 ha (6.5 acres). Developed by the Chandigarh Forest Department, it has two small aviaries and two walk-through aviaries, with a 58-foot flying height and a total ground area of approximately 200×150 feet each.[3] The park houses 1,200 birds of 48 different species, including several exotic aquatic, terrestrial and tamed species.[3]
The park was inaugurated in November 2021 by the then First Lady Savita Kovind and is loosely based on the Jurong Bird Park, Singapore.[4]
Exhibits[edit | edit source]
There are around 1,200 birds in all, belonging to 48 species and sub-species. The main attractions include African love birds, budgerigars, macaw, white swan, black swan, wood duck, golden pheasant, yellow golden pheasant, melanistic pheasant, sun conures, African grey parrot and finches.[5][6]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bird Park Chandigarh". chandigarhtourism.gov.in. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Once a major tourist draw, Bird Park sees dip in visitors & revenue".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Happy Bird Day: Chandigarh Bird Park is one of its kind". The Tribune. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ "First Lady inaugurates Chandigarh Bird Park". Hindustan Times. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ "Macaws from Delhi zoo to add dash of colour to Chandigarh Bird Park". Hindustan Times. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ "Visitors flocked to Chandigarh Bird Park which reopened after a month; check out these pictures". The Indian Express. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
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