Crocodile Breeding Centre(MUTA)
Locations
The Muta Zoo is strategically located at the meeting point of three major cities i.e. Ranchi, Ramgarh and Bokaro. It is located on the national highway-33 near Ormanjhi section connecting Ranchi and Ramgarh. Also the state highway that connects Bokaro is 3km away from the Muta Zoo. The nearest Railway station and Airport is Ranchi, 35 Kms away. GPS co-ordinate of the Zoo 23031.083 N 85033.198 E.Muta crocodile Breeding Centre is situated in the bank of river Bhairavi. Muta is 36 km away fromcapital city Ranchi. This Breeding Centre is located 1n Ormanjhisikidiriroad. The crocodiles are naturally seen in the Bhairavi River.Crocodile Centre atMuta thus has got the unique distinction of theplace for both in-situ as well as ex-situconservation of crocodiles.
Muta has been a centre of attraction for the tourists, nature lovers and students for its natural beauty blessed with lush greensal vegetation with the ever-green Bhairavirivulet.
Initially the Crocodile Breeding centre was established at Muta for breeding of crocodile in captive and then to release the crocodile to their naturalhabitat.Later on Muta was recognized as a MiniZoo by the Central Zoo Authority of India.
Tourist Attractions
There is a children parkinside for fun making. Families with small kids can definitely have a pleasant time here in the centre in their extremely busy life.
Topography
The zoo location has an undulating topography. The terrain is hilly predominantly having rocks of Archean era (Dharwar and post Dharwar). The soil is mainly sandy in nature with rare patches of quartzite rocks in the gneisses zone.
Legal status:
The area of Muta zoo falls under the category of protected forests. The administrative control of Muta zoo rests with Divisional Forest Officer, Wild Life Division, Ranchi .
Flora
The habitat is interspersed with variety of flora in which Sal is the predominant species. The present crop in this area is coppice Sal which was extensively coppiced in 1980-81. Were Jamun, Pipal, Emli, Bael, Bahera, Bargad, Kathal, Kend Kadamb etc.
Fauna
At the time of establishment, diversity of fauna in this region was on a higher side whereas presently due to increased biotic interference the number of wild animals often sighted in natural habitat is a rare experience.
Points of tourism interest:
- 1. Crocodile enclosure.
- 2. Deer enclosure.
- 3. Vulture Breeding Centre.
- 4. Children's park.
- 5. The bankof river Bhairavi
Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre Muta
At the time of establishment, diversity of fauna in this region was on a higher side whereas presently due to increased biotic interference the number of wild animals often sighted in natural habitat is a rare experience.
- Location- Crocodile Breeding Centre Muta
- Natural scavenger
- Reason of Decline- Diclofenac medicine
- Infrastructure ready
- • Colony aviary
- • Quarantine Aviary
- • Hospital Aviary
- • Nursery Aviary
- • Project Office
Tourist Information
Visit Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Open for Tourist 7 days a week
Entry Fee :-
| 1. | Adult | Rs.5.00 per person |
| 2. | child | Rs 2.00 per person |
| 3. | vehicle | 2 wheeler-Rs.10.00 |
| 4. | vehicle | 4 wheeler–Rs.20.00 |
Mini Zoo MUTA ETHICS
- • Do not shout, tease or chase animals
- • Do not litter or bring pets with you.
- • Do not feed the animals
- • Do not use transistors or music player etc.
- • No arm and ammunition allowed.
Contact for details:
D.F.O., wildlife Division
Ranchi,ph-0651-2480948
Range forest officer
Crocodile Breeding Centre,MUTA.