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Diwali proved to be a blockbuster in terms of revenue.

Byculla zoo entry fee hike doesn't deter penguins' fans

The civic body had received a lot of flak after it had hiked the entry fee by ten-fold from Rs 5 to Rs 50 from August 1...

29 Oct 2017 1:16 AM IST

Some of the old books that were discovered.

Byculla Zoo library gets colonial flavour

The department is planning to set up a separate library for some of these old books, which will be open to students.

28 Nov 2017 2:28 AM IST

Caricature by Raj Thackeray.

Raj Thackeray slams Sena's plans to shift mayor's home

The MNS chief tweeted a caricature of mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar confined to an animal enclosure at the zoo.

10 Nov 2018 2:20 AM IST

The property was handed over to senior Sena leader and industries minister Subhash Desai.

Mayor to move to Byculla bungalow in two months

The BMC will have to provide him with an alternative accommodation before the mayor shifts there.

7 Nov 2018 1:12 AM IST

Bombay duck accounts for half of their meals.

Peckish penguins can't get enough Bombay duck

All seven penguins put together eat around 5-6kg of fish every day.

14 April 2018 2:41 AM IST

The zoo authorities celebrated Molts birthday by cutting a cake. The penguin viewing area was decorated with balloons and birthday signages.

Byculla Zoo brings in penguin Mold's third birthday with oomph

Viewing area was decorated with balloons; special short film commissioned.

22 July 2018 2:46 AM IST

File picture of Byculla zoo.

Five enclosures, 3D theatre to be inaugurated in March

The work for phase two of the Byculla zoo revamp project, which includes enclosures for 17 animals, was started last...

23 Feb 2019 2:33 AM IST

Rs 200 crore zoo revamp enters third phase

In the phase one of the project, the civic body modernised the zoo premises and seven Humbolt penguins were exhibited.

23 Feb 2019 1:59 AM IST

Humboldt penguins at the zoo

Preparations begin for Penguins' nesting season

Officials also stated that the summer season would not take a toll on the penguins as the temperature of the enclosure...

5 May 2019 5:53 AM IST

These birds require a different climate as they are from the cold region. They have attracted big crowds due to which revenues of Byculla zoo have also increased, the Mayor said. Representational image/By arrangement

Congress opposes Rs 15 crore tender for penguins brought by Aditya

The civic body has floated a tender at an estimated cost of Rs 15.26 crore for the upkeep of the flightless birds for...

6 Sept 2021 1:34 AM IST

A plot sized 27,284 sq m reserved for the expansion.

Zoo to expand over land leased to the Mafatlals

The CM stated that as per the Development Plan 1991, the land has been reserved for the zoo.

8 March 2018 2:21 AM IST

The authorities of the civic-run zoo, also called Veer Jijamata Udyan, have warned that visitors flouting the directive will have to cough up a fine of Rs 500. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Visitors stop throwing coins at python

The Asian Age visited the zoo on Wednesday, the python enclosure was found well maintained with none of the visitors...

4 May 2018 1:23 AM IST