Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Vizag
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, in the Kambalakonda Reserve Forest. It is the country’s third largest zoo.
Indira Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister, is honoured at the zoological park. On May 19, 1977, it was proclaimed open to the public. It has a total area of 625 acres (253 ha). It is located in Vizag, India, among the picturesque Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats surround it on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the fourth. There are about eighty species of animals in the vizag zoo, with a total population of about eight hundred. Primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates, and birds are all housed in their native habitats at the indira gandhi zoological park vizag.
Vizag Zoo Park, in conjunction with Stardust Ventures, created a web portal for animal adoption to keep the community informed about upcoming events. It also allows members of the general public to adopt an animal for a set length of time. IGZP hosts a variety of events on a regular basis, including E-Webinars and Quizzes, as well as providing E-Certificates to participants. The webinars are interactive meetings with a variety of specialists that are broadcast live on YouTube.
On the National Highway 5 near Yendada, the vizag zoo park is around 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) from the Visakhapatnam railway station. The entry and exit gates are on opposing sides of the road, with one facing National Highway 5 and the other facing Beach Road in Sagar Nagar. Except for Mondays, it is open to the public every day.
625 acres (253 hectares) of land with diverse vegetation and animals. The vizag zoo park houses about 80 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles (more than 800 animals).
To visit the vizag zoo park, you can use a battery car. Forest environment in a natural reserve.”Serpentarium” for open reptiles (particularly snakes). Free WIFI is available throughout the zoo area.
Indian wild dogs (dhole) and white tigers are examples of special breeding programmes. Spotted deer, wild boars, and birds, for example, are free-living creatures.
Educational activities that are both dynamic and striking, as well as unique and knowledgeable. Pollution-free atmosphere, ideal picnic site, and popular tourist destination.
Inside the indira gandhi zoological park vizag, near the restaurant (Bioscope), there is an excellent interpretation and wildlife learning center, as well as a library, which is very valuable for understanding the importance of nature and improving wildlife.
vizag zoo park timings and entry fee:
Zoo Park Vizag timings:
Sunday 9am–5pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am–5pm
Wednesday 9am–5pm
Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
vizag zoo park ticket price 2021/2022:
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No. |
Description | Revised Rate (Rs.) | Remarks |
1 | Gate Entrance Fee rate | Rs.50/- | Per Adult. |
Rs.10/- | Per Child
(Age group of 3-12 years). |
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2 | Four Wheeler / Bus | Rs.500/- | Per each |
3 | Video Camera | Rs.150/- | Per each |
4 | Still Camera / Camera mobile / ipod / Tab etc. | Rs.30/- | Per each |
5 | Battery Operated Vehicle per (90 minutes) | Rs.50/- | Per adult |
Rs.30/- | Per child (Age group of 3-12 years) | ||
6 | Lion Safari & Herbivores Safari / Proposed White Tiger Safari per trip (30 minutes) | Rs.50/- | Per Adult |
Rs.30/- | Per Child (Age group of 3-12 years). | ||
7 | Parking | Rs.10/- | Two Wheeler |
Rs.30/- | Car/Jeep/Auto | ||
Rs.2/- | Cycle | ||
Rs.50/- | Mini bus / Tempo | ||
Rs.100/- | Bus / Lorry | ||
8 | Cycle Entry Ticket (including entry ticket of individual) | Rs.100/- | Per each |
9 | Hiring charges of Cycle per person. | Rs.25/- | Per each hour. |
10 | Concession for students who are studying in Government Schools. | 10% | 1st std to 10th std. students
(3-15 years). |
Free Entry to differently abled persons & students from Tribal Welfare schools. |
Vizag zoo online ticket booking: https://www.vizagzoo.com/tickets/
vizag zoo animal adoption: https://www.vizagzoo.com/donate/donation/
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Vizag Zoo Park Photos