Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo), Chennai
अन्ना जूलोजिकल पार्क वन्दलुर (चिड़ियाघर चेन्नई)
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It was in the year 1855 that the first zoo in India was established. The zoo was grounded in the Chennai central and later on shifted to the southern metropolitan area called Vandalur Reserved Forests (year 1979). The zoo was opened to public in the year 1985. The zoo is spread well over 510 hectares of land and is one of the biggest in South East Asia. Inside the zoo more than 170 species of animals roam freely on man made island enclosures. The camouflaged walls and simulated natural environment is almost imperceptible to the animal species inhabiting the park. The dry deciduous forests of Vandalur make up the best breeding place for the animals. With the latest development like inception of Jurrasic Park, Nocturnal section, Reptile section and aquarium has provided a new dimension to the place.
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located in the metropolitan area of Chennai city. The zoological park is considered as one of the most modern zoos of India and South East Asia by large. The zoo is situated in the Vandalur area of the Kanchipuram district, which is 35 km from the Chennai city.
This place is highly connected and there are lot of MTC bus services (operated by Tamil Nadu government) and it is very well connected to the different parts of the city. The other way is to get a train to Chengalpettu from Chennai Beach (suburban train) and get down at Vandallur station and from there take an auto (approximately 1 km).There are lot of Call Taxi services are available to and for. Reaching Vandallur is easy by using any of the above services.
The train is the most convenient way of reaching the place. The railway station of Vandalur is about a kilometre away from the zoo.
Chennai Airport is the nearest airport and is some 18 km away.
The animal species inhabiting the park include species like Tiger, Lion, Panther, Jaguar, Elephants, Giraffes, Camels, Barking Deer, Sambar, Blackbuck, Nilgai, Sangai, Hog Deer, Wolf, Jackal, Hyena, Llama, Otter, Lion-tailed Macaque, Baboon, Hanuman Langur and Leaf-capped Langur, etc. The zoo also maintains a library with great collection of wildlife related books and information.
In 1975 the zoo had expanded and moved out of the Chennai city. The Tamil Nadu Forest department shifted this zoo to Vandalur reserve forest in 1979. The zoo is located on an area of 1300 acres. The zoo was formally inaugurated in year 1985. This zoo is one of the largest in South Asia.
The Vandalur zoo has undergone a lot of improvement with new animals making their comfortable home here. A wide range of animal life is habitated in this zoo. Animals can be seen in large open island type enclosure, with wet and dry moats and hidden walls with simulated natural environment. There are totally 81 enclosures. More than 170 species of mammals, aviaries and reptiles are exhibited in the zoo.
Many types of deer ranging from barking deer, sambar, blackbuck, nilgai, sangai, hog deer. Monkey species - Nilgiri Langur, the endangered lion-tailed Macaque, Babboon, Hanuman Langur and Leaf capped Langur. Wolf, Jackal, Hyena, llama and Otter. Higher carnivores like the tiger, lion, panther, jaguar Elephants, giraffes, deers and camels Star tortoises Snakes Tropical mammals, birds and reptiles.
A few exotic species like the Emu and Cassowary, which are flightless birds from Australia, attract attention. Other attractions in the zoo are:Safari Park
A walk-through aviary
Pre-historic animal park
Reptile section
Prey-Predator enclosures
Zoo education and interpretation
An aquarium.
The enclosure for the king cobra has an air conditioner fitted, as it cannot stand the summer heat. The soaring temperature in Chennai is bound to give the animals a tough time. All the cages in the zoo are well protected. They have thatched roofs on the top of every enclosure and fresh river sand has been spread on the floor to make it cooler for the animals. Water is sprinkled on the sand to provide some cool relief to the animals. Caves that are exposed directly to the sun are put under a shower twice a day.
Stone boards reveal the zoological nature, feeding, mating and breeding habits of the animals. The trees bear placards with their botanical name and other details. The zoo is woody, with plenty of trees. There are tree-lined tar-topped paths for a long trek inside the zoo. You can make use of battery-operated vehicles plying inside the zoo area for a fee.
There is a 'student zoo club', whose members are imparted training and education about wildlife management, conservation, animal behavior, their habitats, ecosystems, education, animal adaptations, reproduction, nutrition, animal housing and husbandry.
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located in the metropolitan area of Chennai city. The zoological park is considered as one of the most modern zoos of India and South East Asia by large. The zoo is situated in the Vandalur area of the Kanchipuram district, which is 35 km from the Chennai city.
This place is highly connected and there are lot of MTC bus services (operated by Tamil Nadu government) and it is very well connected to the different parts of the city. The other way is to get a train to Chengalpettu from Chennai Beach (suburban train) and get down at Vandallur station and from there take an auto (approximately 1 km).There are lot of Call Taxi services are available to and for. Reaching Vandallur is easy by using any of the above services.
The train is the most convenient way of reaching the place. The railway station of Vandalur is about a kilometre away from the zoo.
Chennai Airport is the nearest airport and is some 18 km away.
Features
The key features of the park include the wild animal species (more than 170 species), Lion Safari, Elephant Rides and Battery Operated Vehicle Rides.The animal species inhabiting the park include species like Tiger, Lion, Panther, Jaguar, Elephants, Giraffes, Camels, Barking Deer, Sambar, Blackbuck, Nilgai, Sangai, Hog Deer, Wolf, Jackal, Hyena, Llama, Otter, Lion-tailed Macaque, Baboon, Hanuman Langur and Leaf-capped Langur, etc. The zoo also maintains a library with great collection of wildlife related books and information.
In 1975 the zoo had expanded and moved out of the Chennai city. The Tamil Nadu Forest department shifted this zoo to Vandalur reserve forest in 1979. The zoo is located on an area of 1300 acres. The zoo was formally inaugurated in year 1985. This zoo is one of the largest in South Asia.
The Vandalur zoo has undergone a lot of improvement with new animals making their comfortable home here. A wide range of animal life is habitated in this zoo. Animals can be seen in large open island type enclosure, with wet and dry moats and hidden walls with simulated natural environment. There are totally 81 enclosures. More than 170 species of mammals, aviaries and reptiles are exhibited in the zoo.
Many types of deer ranging from barking deer, sambar, blackbuck, nilgai, sangai, hog deer. Monkey species - Nilgiri Langur, the endangered lion-tailed Macaque, Babboon, Hanuman Langur and Leaf capped Langur. Wolf, Jackal, Hyena, llama and Otter. Higher carnivores like the tiger, lion, panther, jaguar Elephants, giraffes, deers and camels Star tortoises Snakes Tropical mammals, birds and reptiles.
A few exotic species like the Emu and Cassowary, which are flightless birds from Australia, attract attention. Other attractions in the zoo are:
Nocturnal animal house
The enclosure for the king cobra has an air conditioner fitted, as it cannot stand the summer heat. The soaring temperature in Chennai is bound to give the animals a tough time. All the cages in the zoo are well protected. They have thatched roofs on the top of every enclosure and fresh river sand has been spread on the floor to make it cooler for the animals. Water is sprinkled on the sand to provide some cool relief to the animals. Caves that are exposed directly to the sun are put under a shower twice a day.
Stone boards reveal the zoological nature, feeding, mating and breeding habits of the animals. The trees bear placards with their botanical name and other details. The zoo is woody, with plenty of trees. There are tree-lined tar-topped paths for a long trek inside the zoo. You can make use of battery-operated vehicles plying inside the zoo area for a fee.
There is a 'student zoo club', whose members are imparted training and education about wildlife management, conservation, animal behavior, their habitats, ecosystems, education, animal adaptations, reproduction, nutrition, animal housing and husbandry.
Visiting Hours
The zoo is open on all days except Tuesdays. The daily visiting hours are from 8:00 am. to 3:00 pm.
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