Tue - Sun: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
35 km from Raipur Railway Station
15 km from Raipur Airport
11 km from CBD Railway Station
The story of Nandanvan goes back to 1979, when the Nandanvan Mini Zoo was first established on the banks of the Kharun river, Hatband in Raipur. At that time, Chhattisgarh was still part of undivided Madhya Pradesh, and the initiative came from the State Forest Department to create a green refuge for wildlife conservation and public recreation near the city. Senior forest officers and local leaders of Raipur played a key role in its establishment.
Tiger Safari
The Tiger Safari at Nandanvan is a core attraction, offering visitors a rare opportunity to observe India’s iconic big cat in a controlled yet natural-feeling habitat.
Lion Safari
Here the king of the jungle reigns in a spacious zone crafted for both visitor experience and conservation and wildlife care.
Herbivore Safari
75 acres of well-designed habitat for animals such as Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Blue Bull (Nilgai), Blackbuck & Barking Deer.
Bear Safari
Rocky outcrops, shady trees, water-pools, fallen logs and termite mounds replicate the sloth bear’s natural environment.
Crocodile Exhibit
A naturalistic marshy crocodile lake covering 9,500 m², designed to allow species-appropriate basking zones and natural behaviour.
Zoo
The zoo exhibits are organised on a taxonomic basis so visitors can view related groups together—this improves interpretation and learning.
Boating
While boating, you’ll likely spot migratory bird species, especially around dawn and dusk, drawn by the reservoir’s habitat.
