Assam State Zoo Set for Rs 340 Crore Redevelopment With Massive Bird Aviary

The government says the upgrade aims to boost visitor access and conservation capacity and could raise the zoo’s national and international profile.

Overview

Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah inspected works on October 2, 2026 while inaugurating Wildlife Week and said construction is under way.
The project is being developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 340 crore and is billed as a programme to transform the State Zoo cum Botanical Garden into a leading wildlife destination.
A large bird aviary is under construction and officials say it could potentially rank among the world’s largest, though that claim remains unconfirmed.
Planned visitor facilities include a toy train to improve access across the sprawling grounds, and officials expect a visible outline of new structures within three to four months while full completion will take longer.
Forest Department teams benchmarked designs with Bengaluru and Chennai zoos, and the redevelopment is linked to outreach events during Wildlife Week as officials seek to boost tourism, education and local conservation efforts.