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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: One of the best places to visit in Visakhapatnam

Entry Fee & Ticket

Adult (per person) - ₹70/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹30/-, Still camera- ₹50/-, Video- ₹200/-

Opening Time & Days

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on every Monday. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place visit with

Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Place Type

Zoo, Nature Sites and Parks

Official Info

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About Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park situated in the lap of Kambalakonda Forest Reserve is home to many species of flora and fauna. The Zoological Park was named after the former Prime Minister of India and was opened to visitors on 19 May 1977. The park is divided into different sections such as carnivores, primates, ungulates, mammals and birds.

With a separate section consisting of butterflies and moths, the zoo also houses several species of snakes and reptiles such as pythons, land tortoises, terrapins, monitor lizards, crocodiles and alligators.

Architecture of Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is spread over 625 acres and is home to around 80 species of wildlife, making it one of the largest zoological parks in Andhra Pradesh.

Interesting facts about Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

There is also a mini train inside the park to visit all the complexes.
The park has an education center called 'Bioscope' which works towards raising awareness among people about protecting wildlife.
Various competitions are organized in the zoo for school children and these include quiz competitions, debate, drawing and essay writing competitions.
It is a huge zoo, and it has an abundance of herbs.
The zoo park has separate sections for primates, carnivores, less carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds.
In this zoo one can see many animals like tiger, white tiger, lion, peacock, deer, monkey, bear, giraffe, many birds, butterfly etc. The hippopotamus is a special attraction of the zoo.

How to reach Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

By Rail

The nearest railway station to the park is Visakhapatnam railway station, which is at a distance of 11 km, from here you can easily take a rickshaw to the park.

By Road

You can also choose the road route to go to the park, which will be easy for you, you can go to the park by rickshaw, auto or bus.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Near Dairy Farm, Yendada Nursery, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam on Google Map

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Near Dairy Farm, Yendada Nursery, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park open from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, Entry fee for adult Rs 20 and child Rs 10..

𝒜. You should visit Indira Gandhi Zoological Park during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Neigborhood

You can explore various neary by places within 5 km of Indira Gandhi Zoological Park including attraction, cinemas, colleges, event places, hospitals etc: