New Delhi: The Delhi zoo is considering increasing its ticket prices from Rs 80 to Rs 100 as part of modernisation efforts and also align with other zoos in India. Officials stated that a final decision has yet to be made.The most recent ticket price hike occurred in 2021 when the entry fee was doubled from Rs 40 to Rs 80 following the zoo’s reopening after the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that, tickets were raised in 2013 from Rs 20 to Rs 40. The Delhi zoo currently attracts between 8,000 to 10,000 visitors on weekends and 4,000 to 6,000 on weekdays.“In several states and countries across the world, the average ticket price per adult is over Rs 100. In the recent meeting, a discussion was held regarding a possible hike, which may see ticket charges increase from Rs 80 to 100,” a zoo official said. The official added that the file is yet to be sent to the ministry and that only after due approval will the charges be revised.If approved, adult tickets will cost Rs 100 and Rs 50 for children. TNN