NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Area : 400 Acres
Significance : First In India To Have Lion Safari And Tiger Safari
Best Time To Visit : Round the year
Nehru Zoolgical Park is located in
Hyderabad and was
declared open to the public on 6th October 1963. It spreads over 400 acres
and is the premier picnic spot for the twin-cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad.
A Safari Expedition
Nehru
Zoological Park is one of the biggest zoos in Asia with over 250 species.
The zoo is the first in India to have lion
safari and tiger safari. The zoos' undulating landscape provides a
natural setting displayed in large habitat-simulating enclosures. Inside
the zoo grounds is a Natural History Museum.
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.
Mir Alam Tank
In the middle of the zoo there is a lake called Mir Alam Tank, which
attracts thousands of birds from the area. One can watch variety of birds
like Peacock, Rosy Pelicans, Flamingos, Storks, Pigeons, Doves,
Love-Birds, Parakeets, Parrots, Pied Horn Bills, Grey-horn Bills and a
variety of Munias, Finches and Buntings.
A Prehistoric Animal Section
It has got a prehistoric animal section, which house animals not normally
seen during the day. To view these rare nocturnal animals and birds like
Lorises, Civets, Bats, in the daytime, a special system of lighting, which
simulates bright moonlight, is arranged. Other attractions are mini train,
animal rides and gardens etc. This Zoo has become an interesting place or
picnics spot to visit.
It is open all round the year except on Mondays.
HOW TO GET THERE
Hyderabad being the capital city is well connected by air, rail and road. For city transportation taxis, autos and city buses are available.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel accommodation is available at Hyderabad.
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