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Mumbai will soon have its first dedicated bird park since Independence, with the state government approving BMC's INR 80 crore proposal to set up an aviary-themed public space in Mulund, near Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Spread over 4.4 acres in Nahur, the park will house 206 birds from 18 species-including ostriches, macaws, and hornbills-within a 10,859 sq m enclosure. The project aims to boost biodiversity awareness and recreation in the eastern suburbs. Construction is expected to begin later this year and finish by late 2026, easing pressure on Byculla Zoo and expanding public learning spaces.
Mumbai is set to get its first dedicated bird park post-Independence, with the Maharashtra Urban Development Department approving the BMC's INR 80 crore proposal to develop an aviary-themed recreational zone in Mulund, near the eastern edge of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Advertisement
Spanning approximately 4.4 acres (17,958 sq m) in Nahur, the bird park will include a dedicated avian zone of 10,859 sq m for 206 birds from 18 species. These will include exotic varieties like the Red-Breasted Parakeet, Blossom-Headed Parakeet, White Peacock, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Black Swan, Galah Cockatoo, Ostrich, and Scarlet Macaw.
The project entails a total investment of INR 80 crore and is slated for completion within 1.5 years. It will feature a recreational zone spanning 3,728 square meters alongside a bird enclosure covering 10,859 square meters. In 2024, Byculla Zoo attracted 24.2 lakh visitors, generating an expected ticket revenue of INR 5.9 crore annually.
The proposal received feedback in early 2024 and got a final nod from the Urban Development Department in April after the BMC revised the land reservation category to 'zoo'. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has cleared the project, and detailed planning is underway.
The park will be Mumbai's first large-scale bird-focused space and is being positioned as a satellite facility to the Byculla Zoo, potentially easing visitor pressure while expanding educational offerings.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion by late 2026. The park will offer residents and visitors, especially children, a dedicated space to explore and learn about birds in a naturalistic environment.
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