Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad

Nehru Zoological Park | One of the best places to visit in Hyderabad

LocationNH 44, Bahadurpura, Hyderabad (Map)
Entry Fee & TimingsOpen 6 days 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday close), Entry fee for adults Rs 50, child Rs.30 (below 10) Weekdays, adults Rs.60 and child Rs.40 in Weekends.
Place TypeZoo, Nature Sites and Parks
Place visit withFamily, Kids, Friends, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visitJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

About Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park is located near Mir Alam Talab in Hyderabad. Named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, this zoo is a major attraction of the city. The park was recognized in 1959 and was opened to the public in 1963. The amazing place is spread over an area of 380 acres and shelters more than 140 species of birds, mammals and reptiles.

The only feature of the park is that all the species here are placed in their zoological order. The Forest Department mainly strives for the rehabilitation of endangered species and creates public awareness for conservation and protection of wildlife and research.

Architecture of Nehru Zoological Park

This is a wonderful place. The park is spread over an area of 380 acres and you will find all kinds of animals, different types of wildlife like herbivores, carnivores, reptiles, nocturnal and rodents. Here animals are kept in relatively open and separate enclosures from other zoos.

Interesting facts about Nehru Zoological Park

  1. In this park you will find all kinds of animals, which have been kept very carefully and these animals will not harm you in any way.
  2. Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad has been granted ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards Certification by ASCB, UK for Standard Working Practices. With this, Hyderabad Zoo has now become the first zoo in the country to receive the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard Certificate.
  3. Many animals are domesticated in the zoo, which are rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to bring back the dwindling natural population.
  4. To promote captive breeding of vultures in zoos, the state forest department has requested Maharashtra for 10 of these critically endangered birds.
  5. There are now nine white tigers left in the zoo, of which six are males and three are females.

How to reach Nehru Zoological Park

By Metro:- The nearest metro station to the zoo is Pragati Maidan Metro Station which is at a distance of 2 km.

By Bus:- Nearby Bus Stand Nehru Zoological Park is Nehru Zoological Park which is 3 minutes walk away.

By Train:- Nearest station to Nehru Zoological Park is Nehru Zoological Park which is 159 meters away, 3 minutes walk.

By Air: The fastest way to get from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Nehru Zoological Park is by taxi and will take around 21 minutes.

Nearby famous places

  • Karmghat Hanuman Mandir 5.3 km away
  • Moula Ali Dargah 4.6 km away
  • Priyadarshini Park 3.4 km away
  • Saroornagar lake 3.5 km away
  • Nizam Museum 9.3 km away
  • Raymonds Tomb 3.7 km away
  • HUDA Park 3.9 km away
  • Shyam Mandir 9 kms away
  • Kidihou Children's Museum is 4.4 km away
  • Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir 4.8 km away

Nehru Zoological Park FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at NH 44, Bahadurpura, Hyderabad.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Nehru Zoological Park: Open 6 days 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday close), Entry fee for adults Rs 50, child Rs.30 (below 10) Weekdays, adults Rs.60 and child Rs.40 in Weekends. .

𝒜. You should visit Nehru Zoological Park during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.

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