This
man-made Zoological Park situated on the outskirts of Chennai Metropolitan was
created out of the Reserved Forests of Vandalur.
The forests are of dry deciduous and dry evergreen scrub type.
It was in the year 1855 the first Zoo in India
was established in Chennai; later in 1979 shifted to this 510 Ha. Sprawling
complex.
This Zoological park is said to be one of the biggest in South East Asia. The wild life population are exhibited in a large open moated island type enclosures with simulated natural environment.
More than 170 species of Mammals, Aviaries and reptiles are exhibited. Lion safari vehicle, Elephant Ride, Battery operated vehicles are some of the facilities available inside this park.
This park has a rainfall of about 1400mm average. Nearest airport is Chennai (18 kms), nearest Railway station is Vandalur (1 km.) and has a city bus terminal.
This Zoological Park could be visited throughout the year. Authority of The Director, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai.
Arignar Anna Zoological Park of Chennai shelters more than 170 species of animals that wander about independently in a man-made island enclosure.
The invisible walls and imitated natural ambiance of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park is almost impalpable to the animal species residing in the park.
The dry deciduous forests surrounding the Vandalur region is the ideal breeding ground for these animals. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Chennai comprises of the following:
* More than 170 species of wild animals
* Elephant rides
* Lion Safari
* Battery operated vehicle rides.
The animal species inhabiting the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Chennai include the following:
* Tiger
* Hyena
* Jaguar
* Lion
* Wolf
* Panther
* Jackal
* Elephants
* Sambar
* Giraffes
* Camels
* Nilgai
* Barking Deer
* Blackbuck
* Hog Deer
* Sangai
* Hog Deer
* Baboon
* Otter
* Hanuman Langur
* Lion-tailed Macaque
* Leaf-capped Langur and more.
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park also has a library with good collection of wildlife related books and information. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park of Chennai is open throughout the week except Tuesdays. The daily visiting hours of the Chennai Arignar Anna Zoological Park are from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm.
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