When planning to go on excursions near by Chandigarh you can visit the Chattbir Zoo, which will definitely give you a pleasant sightseeing experience.

Chattbir Zoo in Chandigarh is popularly known as the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park. It houses 800 different species of animals in a 202-hectare reserve.

The zoo is set on the Chandigarh Patiala road, which is around a 17kilometers drive from Chandigarh. The main attraction of the zoo is the Royal Bengal Tiger, which has developed into the perfect point of interest for visiting the zoo. Visitors are taken in a caged motor vehicle to the tiger's refuge to savor its attractions. While traveling inside the tiger's refuge, the visitors can enjoy close ups of this magnificent animal. Various species of birds are also housed in this zoo. Another major attraction of the zoo is the Himalayan Black Bear.

You can come to the Chattbir Zoo near Chandigarh and check out the 'Lion Safaris'. Initially there were hundred lions in this zoo. At present due to certain reasons the 'safari' only has around twenty-four lions. Though the zoo has suffered loses, the visitors still enjoy the 'safaris' with that of the other animals.

The Chattbir Zoo is the perfect place for a good picnic. School children can come over here for a fun-filled day and also learn a lot about the different animals by carrying out research on them. You will find people overflowing on some major occasions, especially during the winters. Many zoologists also visit the zoo for carrying out research on various species of life. People also capture various sights through photographic lenses.

The Chattbir Zoo near Chandigarh is open round the year except on Mondays, and the national holidays. Visiting the zoo would be a worldly experience gained in a 'naturally wild' surrounding.