Nehru Zoological Park (Hyderabad)

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Nehru Zoological Park is one of the largest zoo in India, located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was established in vide G.O.Ms. No.247,Dated 26 October 1959.It was declared open to the public on 6 Oct 1963.The park extends over 380 acres, and is a premier recreation spot in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.The Nehru Zoological Park is run by the Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. and named after the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru.

It is spread over an area of 380 acres and 600 acres Alam Tank lake and has a wide selection of animals - nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed here. The zoo runs different safari trips every day, such as Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, Bear Safari, and Butterfly Safari. Other attractions include elephant rides, a natural history museum, and a children's train, indigenous animals and birds, like the Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion, Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Orangutan, Crocodile, Python etc., not to speak of number of Deer, Antelopes and Birds. Several animals bred in the Zoo were rehabilitated in various Deer Parks and Sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population. Zoological park opens from 0900 to 1700 hrs. and remains closed on all Mondays.

The Zoo's undulating landscape provides a natural setting to the Animals and Birds displayed in large enclosures simulating natural habitat The Miralam Tank covering nearly 600 acres with its unique multiple Arched Bund is 200 years old, attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the Zoo. The A.P. Tourism Development Corporation has introduced a Ferry-boat and Speed-boat, which is attracting a lot of public for boat rides.One of the largest and the best zoos in Asia, the Nehru Zoological Park has nearly 1,500 species of animals, birds and reptiles. Spread over 300 acres and The popular ones among the different species are white peacocks, mynahs, chimpanzees and rhinoceros. The major attraction within the zoo, however, is the Lion Safari. A van barbed with wrought iron takes you through the gates of the safari — opening one gate at a time — into a completely different world of wild animals where lions, tigers, rhinos, wild oxen, panthers, etc. are left freely in the wilderness of a simulated jungle One can find other Animals and Reptiles too in this park. Open 9am to 5pm and closed every Monday.

Nehru Zoological Park


Location :
Situated in the Bahadurpura area on the way to the N G Ranga Agricultural University in Rajendranagar, the zoo is ahead of Afzalgunj, the Osmania General Hospital and the High Court of AP.

About Nehru Zoological Park :
It is spread over 1.2 sq. kms of landscaped gardens and houses about 3000 animals. Apart from the animals, a nocturnal zoo, the pre-historic dinosaur park, a natural history museum, parks, a mini-train and animal rides make the place ideal for a picnic. The nocturnal animals and the reptiles form a particularly interesting part of the whole.

The Nehru Zoological Park which was declared open to the public on 6th October 1963 has bred some notable exotic and indigenous animals and birds like the Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion, Tiger, Panther, Giraffe and Gaur etc., a number of Deer and Antelopes. in fact, animals bred in the Zoo have been distributed to various Deer parks and also sanctuaries for restoring the depleted animals.

Fauna :
Primates like Chimpanzee from Central Africa, Mandrill, Orangatun, Chacma, Olive and yellow baboons (in open islands) etc. and Indian primates include Rhesus, Bonnet, and Monkeys (stump-tailed, lion-tailed and pig-tailed), Golden and common langurs are housed in the zoo. Carnivores like African and Indian lions, Tigers, panthers, jackals, wolves, hyenas, bears etc and reptiles like Giant/ Star tortoises, water turtles, Estuarine crocodiles in open pools, Monitor lizards and chameleons share enclosures, hooded Indian Cobra, Russels Viper, Giant rock-python, tree snakes etc are all found in the zoo. Elephants, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Zebras, American bison, Antelopes, Black buck, Chousingha, Chinkara, Deer, Sambhar, Brow Antler Deer etc. are the herbivores you can enjoy watching.

Additional Information :
It is opened from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m, Closed on Mondays.

Getting There :
Road :
Hyderbad, being Capital city is well conected by Road from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.
Rail :
Being headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected from all major cities of India. Hyderabad & Secunderabad Rly Stations.
Air :
Has international airport.

For More information please visit :-
www.hyderabadplanet.com/nehru-zoological-park-photos.ht...
www.hyderabadzoo.in
www.hyderabadzoo.org

www.HyderabadExplorer.Com

info@HyderabadExplorer.Com
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Coordinates:   17°21'4"N   78°26'43"E

Comments

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  • one of the finest zoo's preserved in india .
  • i have visited it 100's of times and i m still not bored
  • For the zoo map and a large collection of really awesome zoo pictures, go to: http://www.hyderabadzoo.in
  • We have visited this wonderful zoo on Sunday - 20th June 2009. One can drive in their own car by paying Rs 200/- which includes 5 tickets in it. It is one of the large zoos in the country.
  • Hyderabad is my Birth place and Nehru Zoological Park iz my one off the Fab Place and I luv it forever Sayed(Mumbai)
  • Whee sre the eh dinosaurs my dad built? He was prof. C. karunakaran then Deputy Director General of the Geological Survey of India. he had built them from fibre glass- A T Rex and a Triceratops Horridus. We kids used to climb inside the dinosaur frame, and were there for the opening Vimla Sharma V30/4 DLF City 3 Gurgaon, haryana - 122002. email id: gabeandashwin@yahoo.ca
  • one of the finest zoo in india, I really enjoy it
  • I would also like to know why the dinosaur park is not listed. it was built under the direction of Prof. C. Karunakaran around 1970. Would love to see pictures of it on this website.
  • Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad one of the finest zoo in india, I really enjoy it
  • The best.....
  • is cricket bat and ball is allowed in park??
  • Good idea
  • The best park in the world
  • Safari trip is worst and Not worthy. Zoo is good to visit with kids one day trip.
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