Manipur Zoological Garden

Manipur Zoological Garden  is known as the Jewel Box of Manipur, as it houses many of the rare and endangered species. The Zoo was established on the 2nd October 1976. 

Manipur Zoological Garden is located at about 7 kilometers from Imphal, the state's capitalcity. The Zoo is placed at the foot of the pine growing hillocks, on the Imphal-Kanchup road and is bordered by Manipur Agriculture University on the southern side, Langol Road on the western side and paddy field on the remaining sides.

Manipur Zoo covers an area of 8 hectares  and an additional 2.13 hectares of the Langol Reserve Forest. In the Langol Reserve Forest captive breeding of Sangai is done. Sangai is one of the world's most endangered animals and are found only in the state of Manipur.

Flora and Fauna at the Zoo
There are 55 (fifty five) species of animals and birds and the total number of animals is over 420. It has 14 endangered species which are mostly endemic andfound only in this region.

Best time to visit the Manipur Zoological Garden
The zoo is open on all days except Monday which is a holiday for the zoo.

Timings:
Summer (April to September) - 10.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Winter (October to March) - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Ticket counter will be closed 30 minutes before the scheduled closing time.

Entry fees
Adults -  Rs. 4.00 per head 
Children -  Rs.3.00 per child
Still Camera  -  Rs.10.00 per day
Movie Camera  - Rs.1000.00 per day
Video Camera  - Rs. 1000.00 per day