Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Indian Elephant

Elephas maximus indicus

Habitat

Forests and grasslands

Weight

5000 kg

Length

600 meters

Lifespan

60 years

Origin

India

Status

Endangered

Mammal
elephant

About the Indian Elephant

A subspecies of the Asian elephant native to mainland Asia.

Location in Zoo

Zone B

Feeding Times

Morning and evening

Feeding Habits

Herbivorous

Fun Facts

Elephants are known to grieve over dead companions.

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Elephants are known to grieve over dead companions.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Elephant Info Center

Our Conservation Efforts

Anti-poaching patrols

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Indian Elephant

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.