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Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Hyderabad Zoo or Zoo Park) is a zoo
located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is
one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad. Zoo hours vary by
season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.
History
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
Andhra Pradesh, and is named after the first prime minister of the
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Animals and Exhibits
The zoo occupies 380 acres (150 ha) and is adjacent to the 600-acre (240
ha) Mir Alam Tank. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are
housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the Indian rhino,
Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, panther, gaur, Indian elephant, slender
loris, python, as well as deer, antelopes and birds.
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The 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched
bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing
yet another attraction for the zoo.
The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day
for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors
are at the zoo. This exhibit includes fruit bats, slender loris,
slow loris, civets, leopard cats, hedgehogs, barn owls, mottled wood
owls, fishing owls, and great horned owls. There is also an
aquarium, dino park, butterfly park and tortoise house. |
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Attractions
The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area
where animals such as asiatic lion, bengal tiger, sloth bear etc. are
housed. The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions
scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum
and a train.
Conservation
Several animals bred in the Zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer
parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.
Getting There
The nearest airport
to this attraction is
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD, ICAO: VOHS), also
known as Hyderabad International Airport, or simply RGIA.
It is an
international airport serving the metropolis of Hyderabad located at Shamshabad,
about 22 km (14 mi) south of Hyderabad.
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