Field Visit Report

Environmental Sciences
Report – Nahargarh
Zoological Park
Field Visit- 16th November’2017
Submitted To – Dr. M.D Mukherji

Introduction –
Nahargarh Zoological Park, a part of the Nahargarh sanctuary is located about 12 km from
Jaipur on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. It encompasses a large area of 720 hectares and is situated
under the Aravalli range. The Park is famous for its vast flora and fauna, and its main aim is to
conserve it. It also doubles up as a great place to educate people and conduct research on
existing flora and fauna. At Nahargarh Biological Park, ornithologists can expect to see over
285 species of birds, of which, the most popular is the white-naped tit, which can only be found
here. When you visit the Park, make sure you also head to Ram Sagar, which is a famous among
bird watchers and makes for a great spot to catch different varieties of birds. While here, you
can stay at well-equipped and famous places such as Ganga Vilas, Gopal Vilas and Lalit Vilas,
which were famous with the maharajas of the yore as hunting lodges. The Nahargarh
Zoological Park is also worth a visit and houses animals such as Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers,
panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, etc
This park consists of granite rocks, quartzite rocks and also consists of the region covered by
dry deciduous and tropical rain forests. Wild life animals are provided comfortable
environment in National Biological Park as their main aim to serve animals. Healthy food as
well good care is also provided to the animals in this National Park which is deserved by them.
The caretakers in this park are also very animal friendly and take care of animals that are
under their wards. There are currently 23 lions and 12 tigers at National Biological Park
according to the Central Zoo Authority.
Other animals are also there in rescue centre which includes animals like Leopard, Asiatic Lion,
Sloth Bear, Caracal, and several species of Deer, Gharials, Crocodile Pangolin Jackal, Wild Dog,
Wolf, Hyena, Jungle Civet and Fishing Cats, Ratel, Common and Desert Fox, Rhesus Monkey and
Langur. A rehabilitation centre of lions and tigers that are rescued from circuses is also there.
Some of the species which were dissipated have been reintroduced and today the variety of
animals in the park also includes Leopard, Sloth Bear, Caracal, several species of Deer, Gharial,
Crocodile and Otter in its wetlands, Pangolin Jackal, Wild Dog, Wolf, Hyena, Jungle Civet and
Fishing Cats, Ratel, Common and Desert Fox, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey and Langur, and, of
course, a host of avian species. Rajasthan government is doing their best to upgrade this park
for tourist purpose. Some of the rare species such as Tiger and Asiatic Lion have not shifted yet.
The department of forest is preparing to open Nahargarh Biological Park and the rescue centre
for tourists. This park was not open for public visit or tourists. It will receive huge fanfare from
lovers of nature once opened for public and would become the first ecotourism site near Jaipur.
A few years ago, Government of India imposed a ban on performance of lion, tiger, panther,
bear and monkeys in circuses.
The Nahargarh biological park has about 220 types of birds, 450 varieties of flora and fauna
besides the jungle cat, reptiles and panthers. But for years it has been the Rescue Centre,
situated at a small portion of the park that has been drawing all the attention.
The Government thinks to build back an area where the Aravalli ranges and wetlands are in
harmony with the faunal species, and where natural breeding can occur in the wild. This will
help to regain other depleted areas with species breed in the wild, and it can also assist
educational programs on nature education. The Nahargarh Biological Park is a home to a wide
variety of fauna and flora is also a well known sanctuary. Other famous sanctuaries include the
Jhalana Nature Trail, Machia Safari Park, Arboretum Park and Amrita Devi Park. These parks
are main part of wildlife in Rajasthan. The tourist safari would begin in a short period.
Government of India aims to bridge the gap between the public and park by introducing the
tourist safari. For this purpose guides will be recruited and Safari vehicles will be engaged to
assist the visitors there are two routes which are there for the safari and it will take about
three hours to complete the 8-10 km safari in the park. The main aim behind this is to build
interest among the public for the park as well as to promote it as an eco-tourism destination.
Map Of Nahargarh Biological Park

Key Attractions-:
Field Visit –
The report is prepared on our field visit to Nahargarh Zoological Park.
We went to the park on 16th November’2017. In the park we saw many species of bird
and some wild animals living in their natural habitat. The park is situated at an
appropriate place that provides appropriate atmosphere and proper habitat conditions
for the species of animals to survive and maintain healthy and hygienic conditions for
themselves. The dwelling places of animals are provided with proper sheds and houses
or cages for them to live and stay safe from rain and excessive heat.
At the boundary of each animal there’s a plate depicting the photo of the animal and the
classification system of the animal and also it’s name in both hindi and English which
makes it easier to be identified by both foreigner and native people who visit the park.
The plate also signifies the importance of animal and also it’s habitat in which they live
and also the brief introduction of the animal.
The park has various hoardings for providing directions to the visitors along with some
hoarding inscribed with astonishing facts about various animals. Cleanliness is neatly
maintained at the place and dustbins are placed at every 5-10metres so that the visitors
do not litter the waste and dispose the waste properly in dustbins.
The park is often referred to as Nahargarh Biological Park because of the varieties of
plants and birds present in the park. Many species of plants are present in the park and
proper irrigation facilities keeps the plants and the soil irrigated and nutrient enriched.
Entry Fee & Charges
The zoo is open from 15th March – 14th October between 8.30 am to 5.30 pm and from 15th
October – 14th March between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays so make sure you
plan your visit accordingly. Ticket Cost- Indian visitors: 50/- per person| Foreigner: 300/- per
person| Student: 20/- per student| Car/jeep: 300/- per vehicle| Motor cycle: 30/- per vehicle|
Auto rickshaw: 60/- per vehicle| Bus: 500/- per vehicle| Camera (Indian): 200/- | Camera
(Foreigner): 400/- | Video Camera (Indian): 500/- | Video Camera (Foreigner): 1000/-.
Submitted by- Hemant Singh

B.Tech (Biotech) 3rd Semester

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Field Visit- 16th November’2017

Submitted To – Dr. M.D Mukherji

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Submitted by- Hemant Singh

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