The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, popularly known as the Byculla Zoo, which was shut for almost a year-and-a-half, witnessed over 30,000 visitors last weekend.  

The zoo opened to visitors around six months ago, and initially remained shut during the weekends to control the crowds. “With the summer vacation starting, parents and children are coming in large numbers,” said an official from the zoo. “Though all the sections are attracting visitors, the tigers, penguins and the newly-inaugurated Birds Paradise are the main attractions,” said Dr Sanjay Tripathi, director of the zoo. The zoo earned a revenue of Rs 52.88 lakh till April 22.