<P> The Zoological Garden , Alipore ( also informally called the Alipore Zoo or Calcutta Zoo ) is India 's oldest formally stated zoological park ( as opposed to royal and British menageries ) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata , West Bengal . It has been open as a zoo since 1876 , and covers 18.81 ha ( 46.5 acres ) . It is probably best known as the home of the now expired Aldabra giant tortoise Adwaita , who was reputed to have been over 250 years old when he died in 2006 . It is also home to one of the few captive breeding projects involving the Manipur brow - antlered deer . One of the most popular tourist attractions in Kolkata , it draws huge crowds during the winter season , especially during December and January . The highest attendance till date was on December 25 , 2016 with 81,000 visitors . </P>
<P> The Zoological Garden , Alipore ( also informally called the Alipore Zoo or Calcutta Zoo ) is India 's oldest formally stated zoological park ( as opposed to royal and British menageries ) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata , West Bengal . It has been open as a zoo since 1876 , and covers 18.81 ha ( 46.5 acres ) . It is probably best known as the home of the now expired Aldabra giant tortoise Adwaita , who was reputed to have been over 250 years old when he died in 2006 . It is also home to one of the few captive breeding projects involving the Manipur brow - antlered deer . One of the most popular tourist attractions in Kolkata , it draws huge crowds during the winter season , especially during December and January . The highest attendance till date was on December 25 , 2016 with 81,000 visitors . </P>
where is the oldest zoo in india situated
where is the oldest zoo in india situated
Kolkata , West Bengal
Kolkata , West Bengal