Nehru Zoological Park

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Nehru Zoological Park is located near Mir Alam Tank, Main Road, Kishan Bagh, Bahadurpura West, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Hyderabad Zoo or Zoo Park) is a zoo and is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad. Zoo hours vary by season. The park is spread over 380 acres of land, the zoo is managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Department mainly strives to rehabilitate endangered species, create public awareness to protect wildlife and research for wildlife conservation. Special safaris including tiger safari, lion safari and bear safari are among the key attractions of this zoological park. Mini train ride and elephant ride are fun for kids. There is also a museum inside the zoo giving details and information about natural history. Miralam tank lake and its embankment attracts migratory birds, thus adding on to the charm of the Hyderabad Zoo. One would find a variety of wildlife – herbivores, carnivores, reptiles, nocturnal and rodents. Animals here are kept in relatively open enclosures unlike other zoos.

Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad

HistoryEdit

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 forest department, Government of Telangana, and is named after the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

April to June: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm July to March: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Mondays

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Entrance: Rs 20 (adults)
Train Ride: Rs 15 (adult)
Safari Ride: Rs 25 (adult)

Kids Rs. :
Entrance: Rs 10 (children)
Train Ride: Rs 5 (children)
Safari Ride: Rs 10 (children)

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Entrance: Rs 20 (adults)
Train Ride: Rs 15 (adult)
Safari Ride: Rs 25 (adult)

Kids Rs. :
Entrance: Rs 10 (children)
Train Ride: Rs 5 (children)
Safari Ride: Rs 10 (children)

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : N.A Edit

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Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Subway ; Servey No. 407, 4-1-11, Pillar No. 129, Attapur, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 040 6587 8888 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4495

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 261

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)