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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Zoo in Chandigarh}}<br />
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{{Infobox zoo<br />
| zoo_name = Chandigarh Bird Park<br />
| logo = <br />
| image = Muscovy duck beside a pond.jpg<br />
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| image_caption = Muscovy duck at Chandigarh Bird Park<br />
| location = Sector-1, [[Chandigarh]]<br />
| date_opened = {{start date and age|df=yes|2021|11|16}}<br />
| date_closed =<br />
| owner = <br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|30|44|55|N|76|48|37|E|type:landmark_region:SG|display=it}}<br />
| area = {{Convert|2.63|ha|abbr=on}}<br />
| num_species = 48<ref name = "chandigarhgov">{{cite web|url=https://chandigarhtourism.gov.in/bird-park|title=Bird Park Chandigarh|work=chandigarhtourism.gov.in|access-date=11 March 2026}}</ref><br />
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| annual_visitors = 329,332 (FY 2024/25)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/once-a-major-tourist-draw-bird-park-sees-dip-in-visitors-revenue/articleshow/123372050.cms|title=Once a major tourist draw, Bird Park sees dip in visitors & revenue}}</ref><br />
| members =<br />
| exhibits =<br />
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| website = {{URL|chandigarhtourism.gov.in/bird-park}}<br />
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'''Chandigarh Bird Park''' is a tourist attraction in Sector-1, [[Chandigarh]]. It is located near the [[Sukhna Lake]] and is spread across {{Convert|2.63|ha|abbr=on}}. Developed by the Chandigarh Forest Department, it has two small [[aviaries]] and two walk-through aviaries, with a 58-foot flying height and a total ground area of approximately 200×150 feet each.<ref name = "tribune">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/happy-bird-day-chandigarh-bird-park-is-one-of-its-kind-470537/#google_vignette|title=Happy Bird Day: Chandigarh Bird Park is one of its kind|work=The Tribune|date=15 January 2023|access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref> The park houses 1,200 birds of 48 different species, including several exotic aquatic, terrestrial and tamed species.<ref name = "tribune"/><br />
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The park was inaugurated in November 2021 by the then First Lady [[Savita Kovind]] and is loosely based on the [[Jurong Bird Park]], [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/first-lady-inaugurates-chandigarh-bird-park-101637091937736.html|title=First Lady inaugurates Chandigarh Bird Park|work=Hindustan Times|date=17 November 2021|access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Exhibits==<br />
There are around 1,200 birds in all, belonging to 48 species and sub-species. The main attractions include [[Lovebird|African love birds]], [[Budgerigar|budgerigars]], [[macaw]], [[Swan|white swan]], [[black swan]], [[wood duck]], [[golden pheasant]], [[Golden pheasant|yellow golden pheasant]], [[Pheasant|melanistic pheasant]], [[Sun conure|sun conures]], [[Grey parrot|African grey parrot]] and [[Finch|finches]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/macaws-from-delhi-zoo-to-add-dash-of-colour-to-chandigarh-bird-park-101727120636263.html|title=Macaws from Delhi zoo to add dash of colour to Chandigarh Bird Park|work=Hindustan Times|date=24 September 2024|access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/chandigarh-bird-park-chirps-with-visitors-after-a-month-of-being-closed-7770287/|title=Visitors flocked to Chandigarh Bird Park which reopened after a month; check out these pictures|work=The Indian Express|date=15 February 2022|access-date=13 March 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Muscovy duck beside a pond.jpg|[[Muscovy duck]]<br />
File:Twomuscovyduks.jpg|[[Muscovy Duck|Muscovy ducks]]<br />
File:African grey parrot (psttacus erithacus).jpg|[[African grey parrot]]<br />
File:Blue-and-yellow macaws (Ara ararauna).jpg|[[Macaws]]<br />
File:Jenday Conure (Aratinga jandaya).jpg|[[Jenday Conure]]<br />
File:Mute swans (Cygnus olor).jpg|[[Mute swans]]<br />
File:Pair of black swans.jpg|[[Black swans]]<br />
File:Sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis).jpg|[[Sun conure]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Chandigarh district]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Chandigarh]]<br />
[[Category:Aviaries]]<br />
[[Category:Bird parks]]<br />
[[Category:Zoos established in 2021]]<br />
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