Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
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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.
Guide map of ASZBG
The Highlights
Animal Exhibits
Museum
Reptile House
Botanical Garden
Herbarium Collection
Natural Forest
Animal Exhibits: A Summary
Mammals - 639 , Reptiles - 142, Birds - 389
Around 84 species
Many rare and endangered species
Several indigenous species endemic to North-East India
N.E. Indian Species
Hoolock Gibbon
One-horned Rhinoceros
Golden Langur
Stump-tailed Macaque
Pig-tailed Macaque
Slow Loris
Sangai
Clouded Leopard
Golden Cat
Binturong
Mithun
Serow
Brush-tailed Porcupine
Crestless Porcupine
Exotic Species
Giraffe
Hippopotamus
Lion (Hybrid)
African White Rhino
Bird Exhibits
Cassowary
Silver Pheasant
Parakeets
Cinereous Vulture
Steppe Eagle
Hill Myna
Adjutant Stork
Painted Stork
Purple Moorhen
Bar-headed Geese
White Ibis
Painted Stork
Sarus Crane
Macaw
Rosy Pelican
Reptile Exhibits
Monocellate Cobra
Rat Snake
Copper-headed Trinket
Common Sand Boa
Red Sand Boa
Python
Common Monitor
Tokay Gecko
The Museum
Rare collection of stuffed specimens of N.E. endemics.
Comprehensive agglomeration of minor forest produce.
Bamboo and cane artifacts and handicrafts.
Fossilised wood specimen.
One of the largest mounted specimen of Gharial.
Exquisite hand paintings of birds on Ficus leaves.
The Herbarium Section
An invaluable repository of taxonomic information.
2000 immaculately mounted and carefully preserved sheets.
Covers 550 species belonging to 106 families, mostly indigenous.
Open to serious students and interested amateurs for study.
The Botanist, ASZBG provides guidance and technical information to interested visitors.
Campus Bio-Diversity
Flora : 345 species of plants
Mammals : 17 species (inclusive of free-ranging species)
Birds : 154 species
Herpetofauna : 30 species
Butterfiles : 105 species
Other insects : > 100 species
The Herbarium Section
One of the finest botanical gardens in N.E India.
345 number of indigenous species.
280 species of exotic plants.
Name plates for all striking species.
Several rare and endangered plants like pitcher plant, doum palm, ladie’s slipper orchid etc.
A Floral Treasure
Native species : 345
Exotic species : 280
Orchid species : 40
Bamboo species : 10
Palm species : 12
Other Attractions
Animal adoption
Animal tales
Energy high
Jogger’s trail
Jumbo Ride
Towering Heights
Visitor Amenities
Juice stalls
Resting shelters
Signage's
Pointers
Drinking water
Toilet facility
Waste Bins
Visitor Statistics
On an average, 55 lakhs people visit the zoo annually.
The revenue earned is about Rupees 5 lakhs.
Striving for Constant Improvement
Exciting exchange programmes with national and international zoos.
Latest veterinary facility aims to be the best in the region.
Renovation, general face-lift and landscaping.
Several new enclosures under construction.
Corporate involvement in zoo upkeep.
Regular refresher and training programmes for the zoo staff and the staff of the zoos of the N.E region conducted.
Education, Interpretation and awareness material prepared.
Continues to be involved in rescue of wild animals stranded in the city.
Looking Forward to a Bright Future
Upcoming bambusetum and germplasm centre, will be a unique venture.
The zoo layout and enclosure design will be completed according to the CZA master plan.
Continued involvement of corporate sector.
Comprehensive documentation of the wild bio-diversity shall be completed.
Self-guided nature trails to be operational.
A multi-media kit on campus bio-diversity under preparation.