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Location : Vishakhapatnam.
Coverage Area :
635 Acers.
Main Attractions : Largest Zoo Park In Andhra Pradesh
Best Time To Visit :
Throughout the year.
Accommodation :
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail :
Nearest railway station is at Vishakhapatnam.
-- By Air : Nearest
airport is at Visakhapatnam.
-- By Road :
-- Nearby Excursions :
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The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the
scenic eastern ghats of India, flanked by hills on either side and Bay of
Bengal on the east. It was declared open to the public on 19th May 1977. This
park spreads over 425 acres of land. It is one of the largest Zoo Parks in
Andhra Pradesh. It has a rich and varied collection of over 80 wild species.
Fauna :
The primates comprise various monkeys - the common Langur, Rhesus monkey,
Bonnet Monkey and also include certain other exotic fauna like Mandrills,
Olive Baboons and Sacred Baboons. The zoo houses carnivores like Panthers,
Tigers, Lions, Pumas and Jaguars and Lesser Wolves, Jackals, Wild dogs, Hyena,
Rattle etc. The Hippopotamus is a special attraction to the zoo. There are
also three Indian Crocodile species in the Crocodile complex. The reptiles
like Pythons, Snakes, Land Tortoises, Terrapins, Water Monitor Lizards,
Monitor Lizards etc can be seen over here too. Elephant, Bison, Sambar,
Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Barking Deer and Thamin Deer are the collection in
Herbivores section. The bird's section has varied collection from
Eastern Ghats, which is a special attraction in the Zoo. The collection
consists of Grey Pelicans, Rosy Pelicans, Pied Horn bills, Painted Storks,
Peacocks, Ducks, other ground birds and little beautiful lovebirds, and
Budgerigars.
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