Delhi zoo may soon increase its ticket price; Check details
The proposed increase from the current Rs 80 to Rs 100 was discussed in a recent review meeting. However, officials clarified that the plan is still under consideration and awaits final approval.
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Zoo authorities said the move aims to align Delhi Zoo's entry fees with those of other leading zoos across the country and help fund ongoing modernisation initiatives.
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"In several states and even internationally, ticket prices for zoos average over Rs 100 per adult. We discussed revising the rates to Rs 100 for adults and Rs 50 for children to bring parity with other large zoos. But no file has yet been moved to the ministry," a senior official said.
If approved, this would be the third hike in Delhi Zoo's entry fees in the past decade. The last revision came in 2021, when ticket prices were doubled from Rs 40 to Rs 80 after the zoo reopened post the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to that, rates were increased in 2013 — from Rs 20 to Rs 40.
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Established in 1959, the Delhi Zoo initially charged just 20 paise for adults and 10 paise for children aged 5 to 12, while kids under five could enter for free. Back then, visitors could also buy a printed zoo map for 5 paise — a handy guide that doubled as a souvenir.
"The old printed maps used to show the major enclosures and helped people navigate easily. It was a small token of their visit," the official added.
Currently, the zoo is home to 95 species, with plans to bring in two otters from the Surat Zoo next month, reintroducing the species after a gap of over two decades. With their arrival, the total number of species at the zoo will increase to 96.
Meanwhile, the zoo has witnessed a rise in footfall, with data showing over 2.46 lakh visitors in June this year. In comparison, around 1.57 lakh visitors were recorded in July 2024.
The Delhi Zoo remains one of the city's most popular attractions, drawing between 8,000 and 10,000 visitors on weekends while weekday attendance ranges from 4,000 to 6,000, according to officials.
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