Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Wildlife
#16 of 37 Places to Visit in Chennai
Distance (From Chennai Central Railway Station): 38 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): Half Day to Full Day
Place Location: In Vandalur
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 38 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station (located in Vandalur, Kanchipuram district), Arignar Anna Zoological Park is one of the finest zoos in India. This is also one of the popular tourist places near Chennai and said to be one of the biggest in South East Asia.
Established in 1855 and shifted to the current location of Vandalur reserved forests in the year 1979. This park is officially opened to public in 1985, the park covers 510 hectares of land. The park shelters more than 170 species of animals. The dry forests surrounding the Vandalur region is the ideal breeding ground for these animals. It is home for Tigers, Jaguars, Lions, Panther, Elephants, Sambar, Giraffes and many more.
The Park has a library with good collection of wildlife related books and information. Elephant safari is also available in the park.
Timings 9 AM to 8 PM. Tuesday Holiday. But all the animals are back in their cages after 5 PM.
