Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park
“Jharkhand's Premier Zoological Reserve & Nature Safari”
History & Heritage
Inaugurated on February 14, 1989 by the management of Bokaro Steel Plant, the Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park was created to foster biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and family recreation in the burgeoning industrial city.
Spanning over 127 acres of dense natural forest land, the biological park is the largest recognized zoo in the state of Jharkhand. Over the years, the park has achieved notable breeding successes for rare big cats including Royal Bengal tigers and Asiatic lions.
The park also features the famous mini toy train 'Moonj Express', an artificial boating lake, an aquarium house, and expansive open-moated enclosures designed to replicate natural wildlife habitats.
Key Highlights & Experiences
Big Cat & Carnivore Habitats
Open-moat enclosures housing Asiatic lions, Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and Himalayan black bears.
Toy Train 'Moonj Express'
A beloved miniature train that winds through the wooded groves and around the animal enclosures.
Aviary & Botanical Greenhouses
Spacious flight enclosures featuring peacocks, exotic parakeets, cranes, and rare herbal flora.
Hotel Reliance Visitor Tips
- Plan for at least 2 to 3 hours to cover the entire 127-acre forest reserve comfortably on foot or via battery vehicles.
- The zoo remains closed for maintenance on Mondays.
- Located just a 12-minute cab ride from Hotel Reliance in Co-Operative Colony.
Quick Landmark Facts
February 14, 1989 (Officially opened to the public)
Bokaro Steel Plant (SAIL) Community & Wildlife Conservation Division
6 km from hotel
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
₹30 per adult, ₹15 per child (Nominal additional charges for toy train)
October to March (Morning hours when big cats and birds are most active)
Sector 4 / Camp-2 Road, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand - 827004
