Eco-Tourism

ARIGNAR ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARK, VANDALUR (1855)

 


INDIA’S FIRST ZOOLOGICAL PARK


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
 

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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