There are many zoological parks in India, and Hyderabad Zoo is among the best and popular zoos in the country. TheNehru Zoological Park which is a well-maintained, expansive and one of the best zoos in Asia, is home to more than 1,500 species of birds, animals, and reptiles. It was established in the year 1963.

Located in the Bahadurpura area of Hyderabad’s old city, the zoo can is accessible after crossingthe locality of Afzalgunj and the High Court. The zoo hosts different species such as mynahs, white peacocks, African Elephants, chimpanzees and rhinoceros etc.

The major attraction for visitors within the zoo is the Safari. A van fenced with iron will take you through the gates of the safari, where you will find yourself surrounded by an entirely different world of wild animals that roam freely in the wilderness of a jungle-like environment. The nocturnal animals and the reptiles constitute another interesting and exciting part of the whole experience, where visitors can spot some of the rare and exotic species.

A trip to the zoo is considered more interesting, with other attractions like the pre-historic dinosaur park, a nocturnal zoo, a natural history museum, a mini-train, several parks and battery operated vehicles, which makes it an ideal spot for picnic. It takes many hours to cover the whole zoo located on a 300-acre site consisting of lush greenery.

Nehru Zoological Park is a must-see for nature and wild life enthusiasts. It also has rare species of animals and birds, most of which are housed in conditions resembling their natural habitats as much as possible.It holds the distinction as the first zoo to create moated enclosures for various animals.

The Mir Alam tank is the source of water for the zoo and is frequented by foreign travelers, wild life enthusiasts, and researchers alike.

How to Reach

Nehru Zoological Park is located on Hyderabad – Bangalore National Highway, nearly 9 km from Hyderabad. It is well accessible by road transport.