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IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds flock to Byculla Zoo amid festive season

Updated On: 27 December, 2025 07:39 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Huge crowds of locals and tourists were seen at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Byculla Zoo, on Saturday during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pics/Ashish Raje

Huge crowds of locals and tourists were seen at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Byculla Zoo, on Saturday during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Huge crowds of locals and tourists were seen at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Byculla Zoo, on Saturday during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Pics/Ashish Raje
<p>The zoo, one of Mumbai&rsquo;s oldest and most popular attractions, experienced a surge in visitors, with families and tourists enjoying the festive season while exploring the botanical gardens and animal exhibits</p>

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The zoo, one of Mumbai’s oldest and most popular attractions, experienced a surge in visitors, with families and tourists enjoying the festive season while exploring the botanical gardens and animal exhibits

<p>The main with crowd-pullers at the zoo include the Humboldt penguins and big cats</p>

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The main with crowd-pullers at the zoo include the Humboldt penguins and big cats

<p>The Byculla Zoo continues to draw attention as both an educational and recreational destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts</p>

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The Byculla Zoo continues to draw attention as both an educational and recreational destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts

<p>The Byculla zoo draws lakhs visitors including tourists and locals each year, especially children</p>

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The Byculla zoo draws lakhs visitors including tourists and locals each year, especially children

<p>The holiday season is traditionally one of the busiest periods for Mumbai&rsquo;s tourist spots</p>

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The holiday season is traditionally one of the busiest periods for Mumbai’s tourist spots

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