Byculla's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, also known as Ranibaug, will remain open to public on March 23 on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday.

The zoo remains shut on Wednesdays for cleaning and maintenance purposes. However, as per the resolution passed earlier by the Municipal Corporation, if a public holiday falls on a Wednesday, they will keep the zoo open to the public.