Mumbai is poised to welcome its first dedicated bird park since Independence, with the Maharashtra Urban Development Department granting final approval to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Rs 80 crore proposal. The ambitious project aims to create an aviary-themed recreational zone in Mulund, on the eastern edge of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, bringing the city a step closer to expanding its green and educational spaces.
Spread across approximately 4.4 acres (17,958 sq m) in Nahur, the bird park will feature a specially designed avian habitat covering 10,859 square metres, housing 206 birds from 18 species. The line-up includes both indigenous and exotic birds such as the Red-Breasted Parakeet, Blossom-Headed Parakeet, White Peacock, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Black Swan, Galah Cockatoo, Ostrich, and Scarlet Macaw. Alongside the avian enclosure, the site will include a 3,728 square metre recreational zone, offering a mix of leisure and educational activities for families and school groups.
The project, set for completion in late 2026, will be developed over a timeline of 1.5 years, with construction expected to begin later in 2025. The proposal received initial feedback in early 2024 and was approved in April after the BMC revised the land reservation category from general open space to ‘zoo’, making way for formal project clearance. Additionally, the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has given its nod, allowing detailed planning to proceed.
Officials believe the new bird park will serve as a satellite facility to the popular Byculla Zoo, which saw 24.2 lakh visitors in 2024, with annual ticket revenue estimated at Rs 5.9 crore. By offering a nature-centric destination in the suburbs, the Mulund bird park is expected to alleviate visitor pressure on Byculla Zoo while also expanding Mumbai’s offerings in environmental education and biodiversity awareness.
Designed to provide an immersive experience, the park will allow children and adults alike to learn about birds in a naturalistic, open-air environment, encouraging both wildlife appreciation and conservation awareness. The initiative also aligns with the city’s broader vision to enrich urban life through sustainable green spaces.
Source: Prop News Time
