Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Opens Residence Premises For Morning Walkers After CZA Ends Walking Facility At Byculla Zoo | VIDEO
Mumbai, August 15, 2026: After the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) guidelines ended decades of morning walks at Byculla's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale botanical garden and zoo, Mayor Ritu Tawde announced an alternative on Independence Day. Residents can now use the pathway adjoining the Mayor's bungalow and its premises for morning walks between 6 am and 9 am. On Independence Day, Tawde opened the main…
On August 15, 2026, Mayor Ritu Tawde of Mumbai opened her residence's premises for morning walkers following the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) decision to end the walking facility at Byculla Zoo. This move came on Independence Day, allowing local residents to use the pathway adjoining the mayor's bungalow for morning walks between 6 am and 9 am.
The CZA guidelines discontinued the morning walks at the zoo in July due to animal disturbance concerns and complaints from walkers about feeding stray dogs and plucking flowers. The mayor's residence, situated near the zoo, is surrounded by trees and greenery, making it a suitable alternative for morning walkers.
Tawde hoisted the national flag at the mayor's official residence on Independence Day and opened its main gate, inviting local residents to enjoy their morning walks in the vicinity. The facility will be available daily from 6 am to 9 am, providing citizens with a green and relatively peaceful space for their morning walks while considering the zoo's animal care requirements.
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