Peshwe Udyan

The Peshwe Udyan Zoo is located next to Saras Baug in Pune. It is maintained by the Pune Municipal Corporation and houses a variety of species of wild animals.
When the Talayatala Ganpati temple was established the sand, which came out while digging the lake, was put aside it. The Peshwas planted trees in this place. When Pune Municipal Corporation came into existence it built a garden and a Zoo in this place and gave it the name Peshwe Udyan. In this zoo there are all animals, from birds to big animals like elephant. For children this zoo is another venue for fun and learning. It has toy-train ride a very special attraction for kids, a beautiful lake with boating facilities, animal rides and a Play Park.