Nehru Zoological Park
(Telugu: నెహ్రూ జంతుప్రదర్శనశాల) (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
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.
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.
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.
Conservation
Several animals bred in the Zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and
sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population
Tickets for Safari Rides are:
For Children: Rs.5/-
For Adults: Rs. 15/-
PLAY AREA FOR KIDS AT NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK:
Small area is present for the children to have fun. It consists of swing, see-saw,
slide and many others Train ride and elephant ride are also on of the special attraction
for kids.
Ticket for Elephant and Train rides are:
For children: Rs.2/-
For Adults: Rs.10/-
NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK HYDERABAD ADDRESS:
Zoo is located at a area called as Bahadurpur. It is 16km away from the Hyderabad
Old City.
NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK TIMINGS:
April to June- 8.00 a.m to 5.30 p.m
July to March- 8.30 a.m to 5.00 p..m
On Monday, Zoo will remain closed.
NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK ENTRANCE TICKET COST/ PRICE/ RATE:
Entrance ticket for Zoo will be:
For Children: Rs. 5/-
For Adults: Rs.10/-
BUS ROUTES TO REACH NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK:
From Secunderabad Railway Station:
1Z, 7Z and 8Z.
From Nampally Railway Station:
Reach Afzalgunj in Bus Route Nos
8M, 8R, 8U, 9, 9D,
9F, 9K, 9L, 9M, 9N, 9Q, 9R, 9X, 9Y/F, 65M and 65S.
From Afzalgunj board bus route Nos is
7Z, 8Z, 94, 94K, 94R,
94U, 95A, 95L, 95M, 95P and 95R.
From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station:
1Z, 2Z 7Z, 94, 94K,
94R, 94U, 95A, 95L, 95M, 95P and 95R.
From Jubilee Bus Station:
Reach Afzalgunj in Bus Route No.
8R.
From Afzalgunj bus route no.is 1Z, 7Z and 8Z.
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