Wildlife within the city
On the edge of Rajkot lies the Pradyuman Park Zoo, one of the better-regarded zoological parks in Gujarat and a much-loved family destination. Spread over a green, landscaped area around a lake, the zoo houses a wide range of wildlife — including tigers (among them prized white tigers), Asiatic lions, leopards, deer, primates, reptiles and a rich aviary of birds — in spacious, naturalistic enclosures.
With shady walking paths, a children’s area and the lake, it is designed as much for relaxed recreation as for wildlife viewing, and plays a role in conservation and education.
For families and travellers with time in Rajkot — especially those not heading to Gir or Velavadar — Pradyuman Park offers an easy, enjoyable encounter with Gujarat’s wildlife within the city.
Deer at Pradyuman Park.
A zoo inside a growing city
The park’s lake and grounds.
A zoological park is laid out on Rajkot's edge.
Spacious, naturalistic habitats are built.
It takes on a breeding and education role.
A popular family wildlife destination.
Reasons to make the time
Tigers
White tigers are the zoo's headline animals and the reason most families come; the enclosure is usually the busiest on site.
Asiatic lions
Asiatic lions are here too — Gujarat's own big cat, and the species the state is known for worldwide.
Leopards & deer
Leopards, deer, primates and reptiles make up the rest of the collection, in reasonably spacious enclosures.
Aviary
The aviary holds a substantial range of birds and is worth more time than most visitors give it.
Family-friendly
The layout is easy to walk, with shaded paths and enough seating for a slow circuit.
Green & spacious
A lake sits at the centre of the grounds, and the landscaping around it is genuinely green.
What to look for inside
BIG CATSWhite tigers
White tigers, the zoo's best-known residents and its main draw.
WILDLIFEDeer & more
Deer, primates, reptiles and a large aviary alongside the big cats.
How to spend an hour or two
Buy a ticket
Start at the entrance and take the circuit in order; the layout is designed to be walked one way round.
See the big cats
See the tigers and Asiatic lions, the collection's headline animals.
Walk the paths
Walk the green grounds between enclosures, which are shaded and pleasant in themselves.
Visit the aviary
Give the aviary proper time — the bird collection is better than most visitors expect.
Enjoy the lake
Take in the lake at the centre of the park, the landscaping's focal point.
Great for kids
Come early in the day, when the animals are active and the heat has not built.
Green grounds and the lake.
Enclosures, lake and paths
Pradyuman Park is a landscaped zoological park around a lake on the edge of Rajkot: spacious, naturalistic enclosures for tigers, lions, leopards, deer and other animals, a large aviary, shady walking paths and a children’s area.
Designed for both recreation and conservation, it is a relaxed, green space where city families and travellers can encounter Gujarat’s wildlife close to home.
For everything else the district holds, see our Rajkot travel guide.
This belongs to a wider story: wildlife across Gujarat.
Naturalistic animal enclosures
White tigers & big cats
Large aviary
Lake & shady paths
When to go
November to February is the best season in Rajkot and the most comfortable for a full circuit.
The monsoon greens the grounds and the lake fills, though paths can be muddy.
April to June is hot; go at opening, when animals are active and the paths are still shaded.
⏰ Go in the cooler morning hours; it's a great wildlife option if you're not visiting Gir or Velavadar.
Timings & entry
- Open daytime (closed one day weekly)
- Mornings are coolest and best
- Tickets at the entrance
- Allow 2–3 hours
- A modest entry ticket
- Often closed on a weekly off-day
- Don't feed or disturb animals
- Great for families
Getting there
By Air
Rajkot airport is nearby.
By Rail
Rajkot is the railhead.
By Road
On the edge of Rajkot city.
At the zoo
WILD & GREEN
A city zoological park
What to shoot
Tigers and big cats.
Wildlife
Deer and birds.
Setting
Lake and green paths.
Best light
Cool morning light.
Know before you go
More to see close by
CITYRace Course
Rajkot’s central grounds, gardens & events
HERITAGELang Library
A historic 19th-century reading hall
ISKCON Rajkot
A grand modern Krishna temple complex
Randarda Lakeside
Peaceful shrines by the bird lake
COLONIALConnaught Hall
Stately British-era civic architecture
Ranchhodji Temple
A beloved Krishna shrine
Where to eat near Pradyuman Zoo
THALIKathiawadi Thali
Rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.
GANTHIYAGanthiya & fafda
Saurashtra's fried snacks.
STREETChaat & bhajiya
Rajkot's lively street food.
Penda & chikki
Rajkot's famous penda sweets & chikki.
Pradyuman Zoo FAQ
What is Pradyuman Park?
A well-regarded zoological park on the edge of Rajkot.
What animals are there?
Tigers (incl. white tigers), Asiatic lions, leopards, deer, primates, reptiles and birds.
Is it good for families?
Yes — it's a popular, easy family outing.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, a modest ticket; it's often closed one day a week.
When should I visit?
October to March, in the cooler morning hours.
Where is it?
On the edge of Rajkot city.
How long does it take?
Two to three hours.
Is it an alternative to Gir?
It's a good wildlife option if you can't visit Gir or Velavadar.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026