Nehru Zoological Park
Date of establishment- 1959.
Area covered- 380acres.
Location- Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
About Nehru Zoological Park!
The Nehru zoological park is located in the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The park covers an area of around 1.2sq.kms, which abounds in natural vegetation cover. The park was established in the year 1959 but was opened for public in the year 1963. In addition to animals, the park also has a pre-historic dinosaur park, a nocturnal park, mini train, natural history museum, animal rides etc. Sometimes, the animals from this zoo are transported to other sanctuaries or parks so as to check the depletion of that particular animal.
Fauna- The Nehru zoological park is a dwelling place of wide array of animals. Some of the common animals that can be see are Chimpanzee, Mandril, Baboons, Chacma, Rhesus, Monkeys, Common langurs, India & African lions, Panthers, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Hyenas, Rhinoceros, Elephants, Zebras, Black buck, Hippopotamus, Antelopes, American bison, Sambhar, Chousingha, Deer, Chinkara etc.
Reptiles- The Park also comprises of various reptiles like estuarine crocodiles, Star tortoises, monitor lizards, hooded Indian Cobra, Giant rock-python, chameleons, tree snakes and many more.
Avifauna- One can see here various species of birds like Falcons, Vultures, pheasants, Kites, Eagles, and Hawks etc
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