Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh

Name: Sakkarbaug Zoo
Address: Junagadh, India

#7 among attractions in Junagadh

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Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden also known as Sakkarbaug Zoo or Junagadh Zoo is an 84-hectare zoo that opened in 1863 at Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The zoo provides purebred Asiatic lions for the Indian and the international endangered species captive breeding program for the critically endangered species. Wild free ranging Asiatic lions have become extinct over most of Asia and are today found only in the nearby Gir Forest. ()

Opened: 1863 (161 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.14 mil.Animals: 1436Coordinates: 21°32'31"N, 70°27'54"E

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Sakkarbaug Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khapra Kodiya Caves, Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara complex, Uparkot Caves.

0.9 miS
Cave, Buddhist architecture
Khapra Kodiya Caves, Junagadh
22 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Junagadh in the Indian state of Gujarat, the Khapra Kodiya Caves are an ancient marvel that beckons to history enthusiasts and tourists alike. These caves, carved out of limestone, provide a window into the monastic practices of the...
1.3 miS
City wall
Uparkot Fort, Junagadh
33 min walk • Uparkot is a fort located in east side of Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
1.1 miS
Historical place, Temple, Mausoleum
Mahabat Maqbara complex, Junagadh
28 min walk • Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Buddhist architecture
Uparkot Caves, Junagadh
30 min walk • Uparkot caves, also Uperkot caves, are ancient man-made caverns. The caves are a part of the Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups situated in the eastern part of Junagadh of the Indian state of Gujarat.