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5 must-visit zoological parks in India

5 must-visit zoological parks in India
Written by Lahari Basu
Apr 01, 2022, 06:26 pm 2 min read
5 must-visit zoological parks in India
Nandankanan is the only zoo in India offering white tiger safari. (Photo credit: Pxfuel)

Growing up we used to be so curious about zoo visits. Whether we went to the zoo on a school trip or with our families on a picnic, it was always a joyous experience. Back in the day with no internet, most of us went awestruck seeing a tiger, lion, or hippopotamus for the first time! Here's a list of must-visit zoos in India.

#1
Alipore Zoo, Kolkata

Operational since 1876, the Zoological Garden in Alipore, Kolkata, is India's oldest officially specified zoo. This zoological park is perhaps well known for housing Aldabra giant tortoise Adwaita who lived for 250 years. One of the most visited tourist destinations in Kolkata, the zoo is home to the royal Bengal tiger, jaguar, African lion, Asiatic lion, Indian elephant, hippopotamus, reticulated giraffe, emu, etc.

#2
Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai

Also known as Vandalur Zoo, the Arignar Anna Zoo is home to 2,553 species of flora and fauna. There are a whopping 1,500 wild species in this zoo's 160 enclosures, including 46 endangered species. The park aims to be a storehouse of Tamil Nadu's fauna. It is the second wildlife sanctuary in the state after Mudumalai National Park.

#3
GB Pant High Altitude Zoo, Nainital

Established in 1984, the zoo opened to visitors on June 1, 1995. The National Zoo was home to India's only Siberian tiger from 2001 until its death in November 2011. The zoo is situated at an elevation of 2,100 meters and is spread over 4.6 hectares of land. Some attractions here would be Tibetan Wolf, Silver Pheasant, Steppe Eagle, and Himalayan Black Bear.

#4
Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar

This zoo-cum-botanical garden was established in 1960 but opened to the public in 1979. In 2009, it became the first Indian zoo to join the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). A part of the botanical garden here has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan which literally means "The Garden of Heaven," is also the first zoo in India with a white tiger safari.

#5
National Zoological Park, New Delhi

Also known as Delhi Zoo, the National Zoological Park houses about 1,350 animals, representing almost 130 species of birds and animals from all over the world. Visitors can travel around on foot or rent out a battery-operated vehicle at the zoo. Some special attractions include the White Tiger, African elephants, Gaur, Jaguar, Rhinoceros, etc. Visitors are not allowed to bring food inside the zoo.

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Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
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