The Himalayan Zoological Park in Sikkim is one of the best attractions of the North East Himalayas. Unique and first of its kind in India, the zoo lets animals reside in their natural habitat. Spread across a vast 230 hectares forested land with altitudes ranging from 6,500 t0 8,000 feet. The zoological park is about 6 kilometers from Gangtok town. The entrance to the Zoo is located at the end of a short pathway opposite to Ganesh Tok, another must visit attraction in the mountain town. The Himalayan Zoological Park is home to many rare and endangered species of animals. The animals of north East Himalayas call it home. The zoo covers diverse vegetation, from gentle grassy land to dense jungles. Animals inhabiting the zoo includes Himalayan Black Bears, Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Common Leopard, Leopard Cat, Clouded Leopard, Tibetan Wolfs, Himalayan Palm Civets, Large Indian Civets, Bharals, Gorals, Barking Deer, Yaks, Porcupine, etc. Even diverse range of birds here like Silver Pheasant, Golden Pheasant, Kalij, Lady Amherst Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, etc, can be easily spotted.

Location: East Sikkim
Best Time To Visit: Mid- February to May and Mid-September to December
Famous for: Conservation breeding programmes of the red panda, Himalayan salamander, Tibetan wolf