Bhubaneswar, Jan 23: Nandankanan Zoological Park and Botanical Garden will remain open to visitors on January 26, the authorities announced. Typically closed on Mondays, the park will make an exception this year as the holiday falls on a Monday.

However, the park will observe its regular weekly closure on Tuesday next week instead. Nandankanan Deputy Director Sanath Narayan confirmed the arrangement, assuring visitors that both the zoo and the botanical garden will be accessible during the Republic Day celebrations.