Albino blackbuck are often zoo attractions as in the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.

The blackbuck is a moderately sized antelope. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm high at the shoulder; the head-to-body length is nearly 120 cm. In the population introduced to Texas, males weigh 20 - 57 kg, an average of 38 kg. Females are lighter, weighing 20 - 33 kg or 27 kg on average. Sexual dimorphism is prominent, as males are heavier and darker than the females.