India, Aug. 2 -- The Delhi Zoo management is planning to increase the ticket price from Rs.80 to Rs.100 as the premises is also likely to be revamped. Officials said the raise is to make the prices at par with other zoological parks across the country.

The last hike in entry charges took place in 2021, when the zoo re-opened after Covid-19. The charges were doubled - from Rs.40 to Rs.80 for adults. Before that, the prices were hiked in 2013, from Rs.20 to Rs.40 for adults.

"In several states and countries across the world, the average ticket price per adult is over Rs.100. So our proposal is likely to be on par with these rates. In the recent meeting, a discussion was held regarding a possible hike, which may see ticket charges increase...