Despite urban density, Patna maintains several green lungs and conservation areas.
* **Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Patna Zoo):** One of the most visited biological parks in India, serving as both a zoo and a botanical garden with a wide variety of flora and fauna. * **Buddha Smriti Park:** A sprawling, modern park built to commemorate the 2554th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, featuring a meditation center and saplings of the sacred Bodhi tree. * **SK Puri Park & Shivaji Park:** Smaller, well-maintained neighborhood parks popular for morning walks and community gatherings.