If you are exploring the top sights in Nagpur, Maharashtra, you will want to add the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park to your itinerary. Formerly known simply as the Gorewada Zoo, this expansive destination sits just eight kilometers (five miles) outside the city of Nagpur, directly adjoining the scenic Gorewada Lake. Spanning over 1,914 hectares of forest land, it is poised upon completion to stand as one of the largest captive zoo safaris in all of India.
First identified by the Government of Maharashtra in 2006 and entrusted to the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra, the project also incorporates 26 additional hectares of non-forest land for commercial utilization to ensure financial viability. Officially inaugurated on January 26, 2021, by erstwhile Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the park was renamed in honor of Balasaheb Thackeray. Today, travelers visiting this district can experience a remarkable wildlife vision coming to life in a vast natural setting.
Whether you are fascinated by Indian conservation projects or seeking an unforgettable outing near the lake, this major zoological park offers a captivating look at one of the state's most ambitious eco-tourism developments right at Nagpur's doorstep.
What to see at Gorewada Zoo
- Set across over 1,914 hectares of forest land
- Located just 8 km (5 miles) from Nagpur city
- Adjoins the scenic Gorewada Lake
- Projected to be one of India's largest captive zoo safaris
- Inaugurated on January 26, 2021
Visiting tips
Plan your journey from nearby Nagpur city, which is located just 8 kilometers (5 miles) away from the zoological park.
How long: A few hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Gorewada Zoo is easy to reach on Nagpur’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Nagpur Central Museum and Masjid Ghareeb Nawaz. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Nagpur travel guide.
See the full Nagpur travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.