Nehru Zoological Park - Hyderabad Zoo - Part 4
One of the largest and the best zoos in Asia, 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 the largest zoo in India, and one of the three most visited destinations in Hyderabad. Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays. 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. 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. Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was established on 26 October 1959 with a view to develop a Modern Zoo with simulated natural environment. It is located at about 16 kms from the Hyderabad Bus stand. It is spread across 300 acres of lush green land which is one biggest zoo in the country. In this zoo, there are about 1,500 different kinds of animals are present. Other attraction in the park is that a lion safari park is located in the park. It is recommended must see sight. In this park there is also a natural history museum and a children park. It is the premier picnic spot of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
A must visit for all those who can walk around for 6-7 hours to cover the entire zoo which is on 300 acres of land. Spanning 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological Park is a must for nature lovers. It has over 250 species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in conditions as close to their natural habitats as possible. This is the first zoo to create moated enclosures for animals. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and Children’s Train are the added attractions. APTDC runs an ice-cream parlour and restaurant here. Sprawling across 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological park is the biggest zoo in India with over 250 species. 2450 animals and birds are kept in natural environment. The lion safari park, the first in Asia, natural history museum, pre-historical animals park, nocturnal birds, a children park with a train ride are other impressive sights.
Read MoreA must visit for all those who can walk around for 6-7 hours to cover the entire zoo which is on 300 acres of land. Spanning 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological Park is a must for nature lovers. It has over 250 species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in conditions as close to their natural habitats as possible. This is the first zoo to create moated enclosures for animals. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and Children’s Train are the added attractions. APTDC runs an ice-cream parlour and restaurant here. Sprawling across 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological park is the biggest zoo in India with over 250 species. 2450 animals and birds are kept in natural environment. The lion safari park, the first in Asia, natural history museum, pre-historical animals park, nocturnal birds, a children park with a train ride are other impressive sights.
