The Peshwe Udyan
Zoo is located next to Saras Baug in Pune . It is maintained by the Pune
Municipal Corporation and houses a variety of species of wild animals.
When the
Talayatala Ganpati temple was established the sand, which came out while
digging the lake, was put aside it. The Peshwas planted trees in this
place. When Pune Municipal Corporation came into existence it built a
garden and a
Zoo
in this place and gave it the name Peshwe Udyan. In this zoo there are
all animals, from birds to big animals like elephant.
For children this
zoo is another venue for fun and learning. It has toy-train ride a very
special attraction for kids, a beautiful lake with boating facilities,
animal rides and a Play Park.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Pune is well
connected by air, rail and road with the important places within and
beyond the State. For local transportation city buses, taxis and auto's
are available too.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodations
are available at the Hotels in Pune.