Kolhapur Zoo - Zoo in Kolhapur - Kolhapur, India

- very well maintained - garden is too good - museum shows all edges of history Must visit

Historic Place, Real Animals & well maintained.

IT is not Kolhapur Zoo it is New palace of Shri Shahu Maharaj.

Royal and Historical place in the Kolhapur The New Palace accommodates the Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum, given over to memorabilia of the Kolhapur rulers. Several tourists from across the country visit the New Palace each year. This museum exhibits royal ways of existence. It is dedicated to a fine collection of possessions of Chhatrapatis of Kolhapur like costumes, weapons, games, jewellery, embroidery and paraphernalia such as silver elephant saddles. A letter from the British Viceroy and Governor General of India is the other memorabilia. There is also one of Aurangzeb's swords at the Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum. One section has stuffed Tigers, Tiger heads, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, staring Wild Buffalo, Lion, Black Panther, Wild Boar, Black Buck, a number of other Deer varieties, and a Himalayan Black Bear. The Darbar Hall occupies a double-height space in middle of the Palace. The side walls display lobed arches filled with stained glass illustrating scenes from the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ; carved columns with temple-like brackets support the cast iron balcony above. A raised throne is placed at one end of the Hall. Photos include one of the Maharajah with his hundredth dead tiger, elephant hunts and a series detailing how to train a cheetah.

Historic place. Must visit. Please take care of transportation. Going back is painful if you don't have vehicle. We walked like more than a km. One of the best preserved Heritage places in Maharashtra as well as India.

One can see a lot of peacocks wandering around the roads & on the trees in addition to the variety of birds from Eagles, Swans, Ducks & Ostrich.Good place for Nature Photographers as the Mini Zoo has restricted entry only to Zoo Keepers.

The New Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, stands as a magnificent testament to the rich history and regal heritage of the region. This architectural masterpiece serves as a gateway to the royal past, offering visitors a captivating glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the erstwhile rulers. As a visitor to this majestic palace, I was enthralled by its regal charm and the historical treasures it houses. Here is my review of the New Palace

Super place to family and children to ancient place