ARIGNAR ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARK, VANDALUR (1855)
INDIA’S FIRST ZOOLOGICAL PARK
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Location |
Near Chennai 32Km |
Area |
510 Ha of Dry Evergreen Forests. |
Objectives |
1.Exsitu propagation of critically endangered spp.
2.Wildlife research to promote wildlife conservation and management.
3.Awareness to Public people
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Avifauna |
Himalayan Brown Bear, Lion, Chimpanzee, Llama(Camel from S.America),Tiger, Leopard, Crocodile, Hippopotamus(Africa), Emu, Cassovary, variety of Ducks, Zebras |
Nearest airport |
Meenambakkam – 15 Km |
Nearest Railway station |
Vandalur – 1 Km
Tambaram Railway Station – 6 Km |
Timings |
9.A.M to 5.P.M except Tuesdays |
Entrance Fees
(per head) |
Children - < 5 yrs no fees, 5-12 yrs – Rs 10/-School Children(Govt) - Rs 2/-
Adult - : Rs 15/- |
Other Charges |
Battery operated vechicles
Zoo round : Adult – Rs 12/-
Child – Rs 6/-
Lion Safari : Adult – Rs 12/-
Child – Rs 6/-
Wheel chair : Rs 10/- |
Best season |
Through out the year |
For Futher Information Contact |
Director,
Arignar Anna Zoological Park,
Vandalur,
Chennai – 600 048
Ph: 044-2376089
044-2376741 |
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