Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

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About Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park is 9 kms away from Koti (Hyderabad) the biggest zoological park in India spread over 300 acres of the lush green forest with animals living. It is an abode for about 2500 species, where 2450 animals and birds are housed in natural environment. Some of the impressive sights of the zoo are the lion safari park, the first in Asia, prehistoric animals park, the nocturnal animal house, the tiger safari park, children’s park with a train ride and elephant ride. It is located in Old city, near Near Puranapool. 

Fauna

• Primates: Chimpanzee, Mandrill, Orangutan, Sacred, Chacme, Moustache and skyes guneo, Diana, Mona, Debrazza, Vervet, Squirrel, Monkeys, Capuchin, Rhesus, Bonnets, Lion Tailed and Pig Tailed Monkeys, Langurs etc.
• Carnivores: The lions (both African and Indian), Tigers, Wolves, Jackals, Foxes, Hyaena, Bear etc.
• Herbivores: Elephants, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Zebras, American bison, Antelopes, Black buck, Chousingha , Chinkara, Deer, Sambhar, Brow Antler Deer etc.
• Birds: Peacock, Golden and Silver Khaliz, Cheer, Spur Fowls, Patridges, Quails, Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, Sarus Cranes, Demoiselle Cranes, Ducks, Geese, Parrots, Love birds etc.
• Reptiles: Giant tortoises, Fresh Water Turtles, Gharials, Muggers, Monitor Lizards, Chameleons, King Cobra, Russels Viper, Giant Rock Pythons.

Entrance Fee at Nehru Zoological Park

Adults Rs.5 Children Rs.2

Entry Fee for Lions Safari at Nehru Zoological Park

• Adults Rs.8
• Children Rs.4

Battery Mini train drive available Fee

• Adults Rs.10
• Children Rs.5 (Timings 3pm to 5pm)

Best time to visit Nehru Zoological Park

• Round the year.

Timings of the Nehru Zoological Park

• April to June – 8 am to 5.30 pm
• July to March—8.30 a.m to 5.00 p.m.

How to reach Nehru Zoological Park?

• HYDERABAD CITY LOCAL: City buses availiable from Koti, Secunderabad and Nampally. Bus Route No.7Z Secunderabd - Zoo Park ( Route: Patny, Paradise, Ranigunj, Tank Bund, Secretariat, Nampally, Mozamjahi Market, Afzalgunj, High Court, Puranapul, Zoo Park).
• Other Route Nos. available  Zoo - Secunderabad
• From Koti-Zoo park: 94, 95.
• Rail: Nampally railway station.
• Air: Hyderabad Airport

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