 It is probably best known as the home of the now expired Aldabra giant tortoise "Adwaita", who was reputed to have been over 250 years old when he died in 2006.It is also home to one of the few captive breeding projects involving the Manipur brow-antlered deer.One of the most popular tourist attractions in Kolkata, it draws huge crowds during the winter season, especially during December and January.