Katraj Zoo (Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park)
5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/pune·8 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Several commenters list Katraj Zoo among places worth visiting in Pune, and one suggests going on a weekday afternoon for a shorter battery car wait. However, a visitor who went some time ago says there are barely any animals left, and a couple of commenters complain about unruly children and parents encouraging kids to throw food into the enclosures.
Address
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park & Wildlife Research Center, Pune - Satara Rd, opp. Katraj Dairy, Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra 411046, India
At a glance
- Best time to go
- Weekdays
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Suggests visiting the zoo if interested in wild animals.
Parents encourage kids to throw food into animal enclosures despite being told not to.
Agrees that undisciplined kids at the zoo grow into entitled adults.
Says weekday visits after 3 PM mean a minimal wait for the battery car.
Lists it among places to visit in Pune.
Lists the zoo among places to explore; opens at 9:30am.
Suggests visiting the zoo on a free weekend.
Went a while ago and felt the zoo has very few animals now.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.