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IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars throng Byculla Zoo during Diwali holidays

Updated On: 22 October, 2025 08:16 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Even as many people celebrated the 'Festival of Lights' in their home, there were others who stepped out to visit the zoo

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A popular tourist attraction in the city, the zoo saw many young and old people. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto

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A popular tourist attraction in the city, the zoo saw many young and old people. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, popularly known as Rani Baug or Byculla Zoo, saw a lot of people visit during the Diwali holidays

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Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, popularly known as Rani Baug or Byculla Zoo, saw a lot of people visit during the Diwali holidays

While people said the crowd was much more on October 21, the kind of crowd seen today will continue till the end of the week

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While people said the crowd was much more on October 21, the kind of crowd seen today will continue till the end of the week

Popularly known for the tiger and the Humboldt penguin, the zoo has been a regular fixture for many Mumbaikars over the years, especially during the holidays

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Popularly known for the tiger and the Humboldt penguin, the zoo has been a regular fixture for many Mumbaikars over the years, especially during the holidays

While many entered the zoo, some also took the opportunity to visit the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum within the premises

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While many entered the zoo, some also took the opportunity to visit the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum within the premises

The museum is currently showcasing Caravaggio's world-renowned 400-year-old painting 'Magdalene in Ecstasy' that is currently on display till November 2

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The museum is currently showcasing Caravaggio's world-renowned 400-year-old painting 'Magdalene in Ecstasy' that is currently on display till November 2

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Classical dancer Suravi Handel performs Bharatanatyam along the walkway near King Circle flyover in Matunga East. PIC/Rane Ashish

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