The Byculla zoo remains closed every Wednesday as part of its weekly holiday. However, according to the BMC resolution, if a public holiday falls on a Wednesday, the garden and zoo will remain open to the public on that day and will be closed the following day

The initiative was announced on Independence Day after Tawde hoisted the national flag at the Mayor’s residence. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, she personally opened the main entrance to the premises, allowing residents to use the designated area for morning walks