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Every city needs a few lions

It’s great that visitors to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo will soon have more reasons to be happy

Updated 11 days ago

Lions, National Geographic’s online resources say, require areas with reliable water sources, shade, and cover. None of these conditions match what the Byculla zoo offers. In pic, lions from Gir, Gujarat. Pic/istock

Mumbai mayor writes to Gujarat CM, requests to send Asiatic lions at Byculla zoo

The Asiatic lion enclosure at the zoo has been designed to replicate the Maldhari community settlements near Kutch and Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat, featuring mud houses, thatched roofs, and spacious caves

Updated 22 days ago

Lions, National Geographic’s online resources say, require areas with reliable water sources, shade, and cover. None of these conditions match what the Byculla zoo offers. In pic, lions from Gir, Gujarat. Pic/istock

Byculla Zoo boasts of 22-ft Warli mural art that simplifies climate conversation

Updated 29 days ago

This artwork was a part of the Mumbai Climate Week, held between February 17 to 19. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

WR bags four trophies at Mumbai Flower Show 2026

Updated 1 month ago

Western Railway showcased thematic floral displays and exhibits. PIC VIA RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR

Mumbai: Byculla zoo to expand penguin enclosure, birds to be moved off display

Updated 1 month ago

Mumbai’s Humboldt penguins remain one of the biggest attractions at the Byculla Zoo. File pic/Ashish Raje

Exotic animal enclosure project at Byculla zoo: BMC extends deadline for bid

Updated 1 month ago

The exotic section will include specialised enclosures designed for animal conservation and welfare. Representational pic

But why, penguin? Mumbaikars and experts dissect the viral video trending online

Updated 1 month ago

Representational Image

BMC to host Mumbai Flower Festival at Byculla zoo from Feb 6-8

Updated 1 month ago

Pic/BMC

Mumbai mayor’s bungalow to be renovated after lying shut for four years

Updated 2 months ago

The BMC has begun repair and restoration work at the Mumbai mayor’s bungalow located on the premises of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo. Anti-termite treatment, leak repairs, and refinishing work are underway. Pic/Ashish Raje

Sign up for this walk that highlights how trees aid Mumbai's harbour

Updated 2 months ago

White silk cotton tree. pics courtesy/wikimedia commons
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