Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located on Zoo Inner Road, Yendada, Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530040. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is one of the largest zoological parks of Andhra Pradesh spread across an area of around 625 acres, the zoological park is named after Indira Gandhi the former Prime Minister of India. Surrounded by Eastern Ghats on three sides, the park has the flowing Bay of Bengal on its fourth side. Housing more than 80 species of fauna and avifauna, the park provides natural ambiance and habitat to these species. Further, the zoological park is surrounded by Kambalakonda Reserve Forest, which also offers natural habitat to various species of birds and animals. The park provides special sections for primates, lesser carnivores, carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds. Tourists can spot various animals in the park including Rhesus Monkey, Mandrills, Tigers, Pumas, Olive and Sacred Baboons. Apart from this, Panthers, Lions, Jaguars, Wolves, Hyena, Jackals and Ratels are the prominent animals that can be seen in the park. Housing variety of herbivores and reptiles, the park is a natural habitat for Pythons, Tortoise, Monitor Lizards, Snakes, Elephant, Bison, Spotted Deer and Sambar. Pied Hornbills, Painted Storks, Peacocks, Ducks, Cocktails and Macaws are the prominent avifauna that can be seen in the park. A special mini train is also available for riding within the park premises.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is named after The Former Prime Minister Of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It was declared open to the public on 19 May 1977.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Monday

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Delicacies ; Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ; Ph/M – 098485 34965 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.