Surulia Mini Zoo was established in 1998 initially as a Spotted Deer Rescue – cum- Captive Breeding Centre with an area of 3.09Ha of land. The objectives of the zoo are to keep and breed wild species earlier found in South West Bengal region (Jungle Mahal) for their release / re-introduction in the rejuvenated forests of the region, to make conservation education & awareness generation about wild animals & birds among general public, to provide a safe abode to rescued wild animals, confiscated, injured orphaned and sick animals from human habitation or miscreants, to maintain gene pool of the wild animals and birds. The Zoo is under the charge of Divisional Forest Officer, Kangsavati (North) Forest Division , who is the Ex-Officio Director.

The zoo houses 51 Mammals, 4 Birds. Average yearly visitors are more than 32,000. The zoo is opened from 9.30 am to 5.00pmexcept one weekly holiday. Central Zoo Authority vide CZA) granted recognition to this Centre up to 31st December, 2015.The area is about 2 km from Purulias Railway Station. It is about 500 m away from Purulia-Bankura State Highway. Present address of the Zoo is Kangsabati North Division, Dist : Purulia, Raghavpur More, P.O. & Dist : Purulia, Pin : 723101 and official contact no.03252-222231, 227468