Huge crowds of locals and tourists were seen at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Byculla Zoo, on Saturday during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pics/Ashish Raje
Updated On: 2025-12-27 07:39 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The zoo, one of Mumbai’s oldest and most popular attractions, experienced a surge in visitors, with families and tourists enjoying the festive season while exploring the botanical gardens and animal exhibits
The main with crowd-pullers at the zoo include the Humboldt penguins and big cats
The Byculla Zoo continues to draw attention as both an educational and recreational destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts
The Byculla zoo draws lakhs visitors including tourists and locals each year, especially children
The holiday season is traditionally one of the busiest periods for Mumbai’s tourist spots