India /Kerla /Thiruvanathapuram /Thiruvanathapuram
Sight Address : Zoological Park is situated in the vicinity of Napier Museum. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Zoological Park of Thiruvananthapuram, is India’s first and is located amid a well laid out garden. The Zoo with a lake & boat club within its premises is an ideal day outing for children & adults alike. Around 75 different species of animals & birds from India & countries like Ehtiopia & Australia are found here.Home to the Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Manipur deer, Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion and the Royal Bengal Tiger are prominent among other indigenous endangered fauna, while the Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra and Cape buffalo are guests from Africa.
The Zoological Park Thiruvanathapuram Kerla
HistoryEdit
Zoological Park of Thiruvananthapuram is the first of its kind in India. It was originally laid out by the King of Tranvacore in 1857. It is also the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo. It houses 75 varieties of birds and animals from India as well as from other countries and continents.Spread over in 55 acres of land located in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram, the Zoo offers a rare opportunity for the visitors to experience and enjoy an unparalleled picturesque and panoramic sylvan surroundings besides vivid animal collections.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
10 am to 5 pm
Closed OnEdit
Monday
Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10
Kids Rs. : Rs. 5
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 25
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- N.A. ; N.A. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can get prepaid taxis from the airport as well as the railway station .Fares may range anywhere between Rs 150 to 500 depending on the distance covered.
BUS : Nearest bus stand is the Central Bus Stand,tiruvanantpuram.
Train : The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram central railway station
Air : Thiruvananthapura, airport is the nearest airport to go to Kanakakunnu palace.
Others : Auto rickshaws is also available to reach this place in trivandrum. Auto rickshaws in Trivandrum do not run on meter; however the charges are very minimal when compared to the other cities in Kerala. While travelling through an auto rickshaw, do not discuss the rate when you reach your destination. Negotiate a rate before getting into an auto rickshaw, as fares will rarely exceed Rs 70. There are no night fares and autos are a safe mode of travel. You can also rent out a two wheeler for around Rs 350 to 500 a day and the deposit will cost you around Rs 1500 per day.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
