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Adjutant Storks Chimpanzee with German Curator White Pelicans with a Heritage Building in backdrop

from the pages of HISTORY

Sri Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara, Gujarat

Text & Photos: Dr. Pratyush Patankar - Curator, SSZ

The zoo and the public gardens, formerly known as Since 1960 Sri Sayajibaug Zoo of Vadodara has been

‘Kamatibaug’ is a wonderful gift to the citizens of managed by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation.
Baroda by the erstwhile visionary ruler of the then Situated in the heart of Vadodara city, Sri Sayajibaug
Baroda state, H.H. Shrimant Maharaja Sayajirao Zoo (popular by the name of Baroda zoo) and the
adjoining public gardens spread over approx. 110
Gaekwad III. It was in the year 1875 when the king adjoining public gardens spread over approx. 110
selected a tract of land on the bank of river acres are not just major tourist destinations but this
Vishwamitri to develop a vast public garden and zoo. vast green space also function as the ‘green lungs of
To make his project a reality, the city. Having said that, the zoo is also in the process
To make his project a realit the royals handpicked
the best landscape planners, horticulturists, and of major revamp especially in housing facilities

curators from Europe and deployed them on this through phase-wise redevelopment projects. The zoo
project. With dedicated effort and hard work for has a rich history of conservation of natural heritage
and shall continue to contribute towards ex
almost four years, on 8 January 1879, the Maharaja and shall continue to contribute towards e-situ
th
opened up this beautiful public garden and the zoo to conservation keeping the legacy and pride of the
his beloved citizens. The zoo, since then, has historic city in mid and marrying it with modern-day
witnessed a glorious conservation journey of 142
witnessed a glorious conservation journey of 142 zoo management practices for maximizing the
years. conservation measures.

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