Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park
Date opened	6 October 1963
Location	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IN
Land area	380 acres (150 ha)[1]
Coordinates	17°21′04″N 78°26′59″E / 17.35111°N 78.44972°E / 17.35111; 78.44972Coordinates: 17°21′04″N 78°26′59″E / 17.35111°N 78.44972°E / 17.35111; 78.44972
Number of animals	1100
Number of species	100
Memberships	CZA[2]
Website	hyderabadzoo.in

Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Hyderabad Zoo) is a 380 acres (150 ha) zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the three most visited destinations in Hyderabad.^[3] Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.

History

Images from the zoo

Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was established in vide G.O.Ms. No.247, dated 26 October 1959. It was opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Nehru Zoological Park is run by the Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and is named after the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Animals and exhibits

The zoo occupies 380 acres (150 ha) and is adjacent to the 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, tiger, panther, gaur, orangutan, crocodile, python, as well as deer, kangaroos, antelopes, and birds.

Images from the zoo

Images from the zoo

The zoo's undulating landscape provides a natural setting to the animals and birds, which are displayed in large enclosures simulating natural habitats. The 200 year old 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank, with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), 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 also attracts a visitors for boat rides.

The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors are at the zoo. This exhibit includes fruit bats, slender loris, slow loris, civets, leopard cats, hedgehogs, barn owls, mottled wood owls, fishing owls, and great horned owls.^[4]

Attractions

The zoo runs several safari trips each day, such as the Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, Bear Safari, and Butterfly Safari.^[5] Other attractions include elephant rides, a natural history museum, and a children's train.^[6]

Conservation

Several animals bred in the Zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.^[1]

References

Zoos and aquariums portal

1. ^ ^{a b} "Zoo Overview". hyderabadzoo.in. Hyderabad Zoo. http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/About_the_Zoo/Zoo_Overview. Retrieved 30 January 2010. 
2. ^ "Search Establishment". cza.nic.in. CZA. http://cza.nic.in/htmlreports/htmlsearchzoo.aspx. Retrieved 4 July 2011. 
3. ^ "Is Hyderabad zoo being shifted?". indiatimes.com (The Times of India). 4 December 2010. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Is-Hyderabad-zoo-being-shifted/articleshow/7038474.cms. Retrieved 30 January 2010. 
4. ^ "Nocturnals and Rodents". hyderabadzoo.in. Hyderabad Zoo. http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/animallist/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Nocturnals_and_Rodents. Retrieved 30 January 2010. 
5. ^ "Safaris". hyderabadzoo.in. Hyderabad Zoo. http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Safaris. Retrieved 30 January 2010. 
6. ^ "Nehru Zoological Park". clickindia.com. ClickIndia. http://hyderabad.clickindia.com/travel/nehruzoologicalpark.html. Retrieved 30 January 2010. 

External Links

Media related to Nehru Zoological Park at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website