Katraj Snake Park Lake — Attraction in Pune

The Katraj Snake Park is located near the Katraj Main chowk. The snake park is the part of Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, Katraj. In the same zoo there are different types of animals and birds we can find. Starting from snake park there are different ways to visit the Tiger, Lion, Elephants, Guavas, Jiraffe, Zebra, Types of Deer, Wild cat, Birds etc.. Some time before the white tiger was also there but this time Oct 22 we didn't see him. Park Ticket:- 40 INR. Inside Park:- You can also have an electric buggy ride of approx. 30 min. Which is available only at 40 INR/Person. This ride allows you to move around the park. It is a very nice facility for senior citizens and the early parents carrying a child. You can have a great ride. The thing is it's too much of a rush on the weekends but it's obvious that everyone will be there on weekends 😂 Jokes apart! The overall zoo is really worth watching.

How to reach:- You can reach directly with your own vehicles. 2/4 wheeler. There's a (pay and park) parking facility by PMC. If you want to travel by public transport you can travel from Swargate to Katraj Chowk. If coming from West Pune then get the bus to Katraj Chowk. It is hardly 100 meters from Katraj Main Chowk.

You can also enjoy the Katraj Milk Products in front of the Zoo. There's a Katraj Milk factory and their outlets too. Street food is also available if one wants to have relief...

Visited Katraj Zoo (so called snake park) this weekend with my family, and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences we've had. While the entry fee is ₹40 per person and ₹10 for children of any age— which seems reasonable — what followed was far from pleasant.

The place was overcrowded to the point that it was difficult to even walk freely. Despite there being some space inside, there’s absolutely no proper parking available. Due to the lack of any visible guidance, most visitors (including me) were forced to park nearby, unknowingly violating some unmarked rules. Our vehicle was picked up by the nearby policeman, and we ended up paying ₹785 as a fine — a shocking and frustrating ordeal that ruined our entire outing.

On top of that, the place doesn’t feel safe. There’s a constant risk of theft, and the chaotic crowd only adds to that concern. The management is extremely poor — no proper signage, no crowd control, and no support staff to help or guide.

To make things worse, many animals were either missing or nowhere to be seen, and the enclosures that were active were not well-maintained. For a place meant to be family-friendly, this was truly a letdown.

Not recommended at all. Poor infrastructure, lack of parking, safety issues, and mismanagement make this a...



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Katraj Snake Park

Pune | Maharashtra Goa | India

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About Katraj Snake Park

Time Required: 2-3 hrs

Cost: Adults: INR 3, Kids: INR 2

Open Time: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Wednesday)

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Katraj Snake Park Overview

The Katraj Snake Park is the most visited and loved tourist attraction in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo that is located in Katraj, near the city of Pune in India. The Rajiv Gandhi is a famous and grand zoo that is spread over an area of 130 acres and is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. It is divided into three parts: the central zoo, an animal orphanage, and the most famous of all: the Katraj Snake Park. The snake park has successfully managed to acquaint thousands of visitors with the unusual and fascinating wildlife through its extensive collection of snakes, reptiles, birds and turtles.

The Katraj Snake Park is a time-tested proof that fantastic and fun-filled places necessarily need not be expensive. The snake park is home to over 22 species of snakes with ten species of reptiles, that comprises of more than 150 individuals. This marvellous collection also includes a 13-foot...