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Manipur Zoological Garden

Overview

  • •Manipur Zoological Garden (Meitei: Manipur Sha-Uchek Thampham) is a zoo in Iroisemba, Manipur.
  • •It is the second habitat of Sangai (Cervus eldi eldi), the world's only dancing deer species, after the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park.

Highlights

  • Manipur Zoological Garden (Meitei: Manipur Sha-Uchek Thampham) is a zoo in Iroisemba, Manipur.
  • It is the second habitat of Sangai (Cervus eldi eldi), the world's only dancing deer species, after the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park.
  • It is a medium sized zoological garden.
  • It houses Schedule 1 species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles.
  • The animals kept in the zoo are mostly endemic to Manipur.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

  • •The Manipur Zoological Garden was established on 2 October 1976.

Travel Tips

  • The best time to visit the zoo during summer is from April to September.
  • The best time during Winter is from October to March.

Things to Do

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Manipur Zoological Garden (Meitei: Manipur Sha-Uchek Thampham) is a zoo in Iroisemba, Manipur.

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Features

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The zoo offers its visitors to have an opportunity to see the graceful Sangai, the brow antlered deer. This deer is one of the rarest and one of the most endangered species in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manipur Zoological Garden (Meitei: Manipur Sha-Uchek Thampham) is a zoo in Iroisemba, Manipur. It is the second habitat of Sangai (Cervus eldi eldi), the world's only dancing deer species, after the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park.

It is about 4.9 km from central Imphal.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and May; September is the hottest, with highs around 30°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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