The zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles.

Lying on the Chandigarh-Zirakpur-Patiala route, this zoo is located about 20 km away from Chandigarh.

A small number of animals brought from the Guwahati Zoo, Assam.

Chattbir has India's longest walk-in aviary with 300m long walk showcases 32 species of indigenous and exotic birds.

[4] The section is made in five different themes included Terrestrial, Rock & Duck, Woodland, Japanese Trail and Rainforest.