Leopards and tigers at Byculla’s Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, also known as Rani Baug, were seen relaxing and enjoying the calm. The Byculla zoo has been shut since March 2020 owing to the outbreak of COVID-19 and no announcement has been made so far regarding its reopening. (All Pictures/Bipin Kokate)
Updated On: 2021-01-13 04:41 PM IST
Mid-day photographer Bipin Kokate captured amazing shots of big cats at Mumbai's popular Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, also known as Byculla Zoo.
In picture: Animal keeper Amol Shinde pets leopards Drogen and Pinto.
Leopards Drogen and Pinto in their enclosure in Byculla zoo
A friendly duel? Leopards Drogen and Pinto get into a playful mood
Besides leopards, even tigers were seen relaxing in the zoo.
In picture: Royal Bengal tiger Shakti and tigress Karishma in their enclosure at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan.
A Royal Bengal tiger cools off in a water body at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan.
The Byculla zoo is spread over 50 acres and houses over 300 animals, birds, and reptiles. One of the oldest gardens in Mumbai, it also houses Humboldt penguins, sambhal deer, sloth bears, monkeys, deers and exotic birds.
