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Short answer: The Delhi Zoo ticket price (National Zoological Park, New Delhi), from the official NZP timing and tariff page, is ₹80 per adult, ₹40 for children aged 5–12 and ₹40 for senior citizens (60 and above); children under 5 enter free. Foreign visitors pay ₹400 per adult (₹200 for SAARC-country adults). The zoo on Mathura Road, New Delhi 110003, is closed every Friday. In the winter season (16 October to 31 March) it is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and ticket booking closes at 4:30 PM.
Last checked: 10 November 2026. Entry fees, seasonal timings, the Friday closure, battery-vehicle, parking, filming and cloak-room charges, rules and address are from the official National Zoological Park website (nzpnewdelhi.gov.in). Fees and hours can change, so re-check the official page or call +91 11 2435 8500 before you go.
Delhi Zoo ticket price 2026
| Visitor | Indian visitors | Foreigners (SAARC countries) | Foreigners (other countries) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | ₹80 | ₹200 | ₹400 |
| Child, 5–12 years | ₹40 | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| Child under 5 | Free | Free | Free |
| Senior citizen, 60 and above | ₹40 | No separate senior rate listed for foreigners | |
Source: official NZP Timing & Tariff page, checked 10 November 2026. All rates are per head. The official rules say to carry a valid identity card if you are claiming a concession or exemption, and each ticket allows one-time entry.
- Example (our arithmetic): two Indian adults and two children aged 5–12 pay ₹240 (2 × ₹80 + 2 × ₹40).
- Exact age boundaries: the official table writes “0–5 years” (free) and “5–12 years” (₹40), so it does not spell out which rate applies on a child’s fifth birthday. Ask at the counter if it matters.
- Foreign visitors: the official facilities page says foreign visitors get the zoo guide map free, because its price is included in their entrance fee.
School and educational-group rates
| Group visitor (educational tour) | Concessional entry |
|---|---|
| Student, Class 1–5 | Free |
| Student, Class 6–8 | ₹20 per head |
| Student, Class 9 and above | ₹40 per head |
| Accompanying staff | ₹40 per head |
Source: official tariff page, checked 10 November 2026. These rates are for visitors on educational tours from schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions. The same page also lists a “Privilege Ticket” at ₹400 per head without explaining what it includes, so we do not describe it further.
Delhi Zoo timings and closed day
| Season | Opening hours | Ticket booking closes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer: 1 April to 15 October | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Winter: 16 October to 31 March | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Every Friday | Closed | |
Source: official tariff page and the notice on the NZP home page (“Zoo remains closed on every Friday”), checked 10 November 2026. Because 10 November falls in the winter window, the published clock for a visit right now is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with the last ticket at 4:30 PM. The official pages checked today do not list extra public-holiday closures.
Note: the official rules page still carries two older lines about an “8–12” and a “1–5” booking slot. They do not match the seasonal timings on the same website, so treat the timing table above as the current schedule and check the booking screen on the day.
Other official charges
| Item | Published charge |
|---|---|
| Battery-operated vehicle, adult | ₹93 per head |
| Battery-operated vehicle, child 5–12 | ₹53 per head (under 5 free) |
| Battery vehicle, small 8–10 seater (per trip) | ₹533 (no school concession) |
| Battery vehicle, 14 seater (per trip) | ₹1,065 (₹100 per trolley discount for schools) |
| Parking: car, auto, van, taxi | ₹66 |
| Parking: two-wheeler | ₹40 |
| Parking: truck or bus | ₹264 |
| Parking: cycle | ₹8 |
| Still camera / amateur filming | Free |
| Documentary filming | ₹2,000 per day |
| Feature film shooting | ₹50,000 per day |
| Cloak room | ₹5 per piece of luggage |
Source: official tariff page and home page, checked 10 November 2026. The battery vehicles are run by a private agency on licence at these authorised rates. The home page describes the parking amounts as per-day rates for cars and two-wheelers. The facilities page says the cloak room works from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, that wheelchairs for physically challenged visitors can be collected free at the entrance, and that a pram service is available free at Gate 1.
What you cannot carry inside
The official regulation page lists these as not permitted inside the zoo:
- Eatables (milk for infants is the only exception)
- Tobacco and alcohol products, matchboxes, lighters and any inflammable material
- Polythene bags or packets
- Bags of any type, except a ladies’ purse, or a laptop or camera in its case
- Musical or sound-producing instruments
- Firearms, pets, blades, knives, scissors and other sharp articles
The facilities page says bottled water, tea, coffee, ice cream and soft drinks are sold at designated outlets inside, and that free drinking-water coolers are placed around the zoo. Since most bags are not allowed in, plan to use the ₹5 cloak room at the entrance.
Online tickets, kiosks and refunds
- Tickets can be booked on the official site’s instant booking page. The official rules say the booked ticket is sent by SMS and to the email ID you give (email is optional).
- Tickets are non-refundable. They can be rescheduled up to the day before the entry date, but not on the day of entry (official rules).
- If money is deducted but no ticket is issued, the rules say to contact the zoo by phone or in person within your booked time slot.
- On 7 June 2026, the Union Minister of State for Environment launched the NZP Saathi app and self-ticketing kiosks at the zoo, according to a Press Information Bureau release. The kiosks take UPI payments for on-the-spot tickets.
Address and how to reach
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | National Zoological Park, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110003 |
| Phone | +91 11 2435 8500 |
| info-nzp[at]gov[dot]in (as written on the official site) | |
| Nearest metro stations (official) | Supreme Court, Khan Market and “Jawaharlal Nehru Metro Station, Lodi Road” (as written on the official page), each about 2 km away |
| Distances (official) | India Gate 2 km; Sarai Kale Khan bus terminal 5 km; New Delhi Railway Station 6 km; Red Fort 10 km; Old Delhi Railway Station 11 km; ISBT 12 km |
| DTC bus routes (official list) | 894-A, 445, 374, 402, 403, 405, 419, 423, 425, 429, 438 and 966, among others listed on the page |
Source: official How to Reach page, checked 10 November 2026. The distances are the zoo’s approximate figures; use a live map for road time. If you want to add another stop in south-east Delhi, see the Waste to Wonder theme park guide (that park is near Sarai Kale Khan; the zoo lists the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminal about 5 km away). For a north Delhi day out, see the Adventure Island Rohini ticket price guide.
Recent news context (not a substitute for the official tariff)
- Proposed fee hike, not in force: Hindustan Times (2 August 2025) and The Times of India reported that the zoo was considering raising adult entry from ₹80 to ₹100 (and children to ₹50), and that a final decision had not been made. The official tariff page checked on 10 November 2026 still shows ₹80 / ₹40. The last revision, from ₹40 to ₹80 for adults, came in 2021.
- Bird-flu closure in 2025: The zoo was closed to visitors from 30 August 2025 after an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in its water-bird aviary, and reopened on 8 November 2025 after repeated negative tests (Indian Express, The Hindu, 8 November 2025). The official home page checked today shows the normal Friday closure and winter timings, with no closure notice.
- Shankar the elephant: the zoo’s lone African elephant, Shankar, died on 17 September 2025; a post-mortem later linked the death to a rare rodent-borne virus (Hindustan Times, Indian Express, November 2025).
- Modernisation plan: PTI reports from July and August 2026 describe a planned revamp with new habitat-style enclosures and a larger animal collection, including a plan to bring back zebras and giraffes once glass-fronted enclosures are built. These are plans, not current exhibits.
- September 2026 incident: PTI (15 September 2026) reported that an escaped bonnet macaque injured a caretaker and attacked a visitor because of a faulty enclosure lock. Follow staff instructions and stay behind barriers.
Tips before you go
- Do not plan a visit on a Friday.
- In winter (16 October–31 March), reach before the 4:30 PM booking cutoff; the zoo closes at 5:00 PM.
- Carry ID if you want the senior-citizen or another concession rate.
- Leave food and most bags behind, or use the cloak room; only infant milk is allowed as food.
- Book online or use the kiosks to skip the counter, but remember tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled on the day.
- For other zoo fee guides on this site, see Mysuru Zoo ticket price and Katraj Zoo (Pune) ticket price.
- Re-open the official tariff page on the morning you travel.
FAQ
What is the Delhi Zoo ticket price in 2026?
₹80 per Indian adult, ₹40 for children aged 5–12 and for senior citizens aged 60 and above, and free for children under 5. Foreign adults pay ₹400 (₹200 from SAARC countries), per the official NZP tariff page checked on 10 November 2026.
Is Delhi Zoo closed on Friday?
Yes. The official NZP home page says the zoo remains closed on every Friday.
What are the Delhi Zoo timings now?
Winter (16 October–31 March): 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with booking closing at 4:30 PM. Summer (1 April–15 October): 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with booking closing at 5:00 PM.
Is Delhi Zoo the same as the National Zoological Park?
Yes. “Delhi Zoo” is the common name for the National Zoological Park on Mathura Road, New Delhi.
Is the battery car included in the entry ticket?
No. The official tariff lists the battery-operated vehicle separately at ₹93 per adult and ₹53 per child aged 5–12 (under 5 free).
Can I take food or a bag into Delhi Zoo?
No eatables are allowed except milk for infants, and bags are not allowed except a ladies’ purse or a laptop or camera in its case. A cloak room charges ₹5 per piece.
Is photography allowed, and is there a camera fee?
The official tariff lists still cameras and amateur filming as free. Documentary filming costs ₹2,000 per day and feature-film shooting ₹50,000 per day.
Which metro station is nearest to Delhi Zoo?
The official page lists Supreme Court, Khan Market and the Jawaharlal Nehru station on Lodi Road, each about 2 km from the zoo.
Sources (checked 10 November 2026)
- National Zoological Park – Timing & Tariff
- National Zoological Park – Home (Friday closure notice)
- National Zoological Park – Regulation
- National Zoological Park – Visitor Facilities
- National Zoological Park – How to Reach
- National Zoological Park – Instant ticket booking
- Press Information Bureau, June 2026 (NZP Saathi app and self-ticketing kiosks)
- Hindustan Times, 2 August 2025 (proposed ₹100 fee)
- The Indian Express, 8 November 2025 (reopening after bird flu)
- Hindustan Times, November 2025 (Shankar post-mortem)
- ThePrint (PTI), 13 August 2026 (modernisation plan)
- The Patriot (PTI) Delhi Zoo reports, 2026 (including 15 September 2026 macaque incident)
