What is the new ticket price for the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune?

The new adult ticket price for the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune will be Rs 60, up from the previous Rs 40.

What new animals will the Pune zoo be adding to its collection?

The Pune zoo plans to add zebras, mouse deer, and lion-tailed macaques to its animal collection.

Why is the Pune Municipal Corporation increasing the ticket prices at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park?

The Pune Municipal Corporation is increasing the ticket prices at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park to make the zoo self-reliant and enable it to expand its animal collection, as the current expenses exceed the revenue generated from ticket sales.

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Pune Zoo Ticket Prices Hiked 50% to Expand Animal Collection and Become Self-Reliant

11 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Pune zoo ticket prices to increase by 50%
New adult ticket price Rs 60, up from Rs 40
Zoo to add zebras, mouse deer, and lion-tailed macaques
Expenses exceed current revenue, requiring price hike

Pune Zoo Ticket Prices Hiked 50% to Expand Animal Collection and Become Self-Reliant

As of November 11th, 2025, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a significant increase in ticket prices for the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Centre. The current ticket prices, according to officials, are minimal compared to other zoos in the country, and the expenses incurred by the PMC for the zoo's operations are much higher than the revenue collected.

To make the zoo self-reliant and enable it to expand its animal collection, the PMC has decided to raise the ticket prices by 50%. The new adult ticket price will be Rs 60, up from the previous Rs 40, while children's tickets will now cost Rs 20 instead of Rs 10. Foreigners will have to pay Rs 150, up from Rs 100, and students of private schools will pay Rs 20, while those from government schools will pay Rs 10.