Katraj Snake Park

Katraj Snake Park is located around 10kms from Pune City in Katraj, just opposite to Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus. This park was setup by Mr Neelam Kumar Khare in the year 1986 and was one of its kind in India. It was incorporated with Rajiv Gandhi Udyan in 1999 and you will find a zoo, snake park and garden altogether at one place.

This zoo also has a lake were you can take the pleasure of boating and view more than 160 species of snakes, reptiles, birds and turtles. The information about the snakes along with pictures is displayed in a library inside this snake park.

The main attractions of the park are the rare species of Brown Palm Civet, nine feet long King Cobra brought from Sunderbans, some rare species of birds and turtles.

Attractions: 

Wildlife and Reptiles found:

Tiger, Leopard, White Tiger, Gaur, Nilgai, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Chinkara, Elephant, Porcupine, Wolf, Boar, Brown Palm Civet, Black Bucks, Monkeys, Eagle, Vulture, Crocodiles, Turtles, Tortoise, King Cobra, Python, Viper, Rat Snake

Things to do:

Wildlife Photography and Snake Park

Best Time to visit:

Open throughout the year from 10am to 5pm.

How to Get There:

Nearest Railway Station – Located around 15kms from Pune Railway Station

By Road – Located around 10kms from Pune City