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Nehru Zoological Park

Coordinates: 17°21′04″N 78°26′59″E / 17.35111°N 78.44972°E / 17.35111; 78.44972
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Nehru Zoological Park
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17°21′04″N 78°26′59″E / 17.35111°N 78.44972°E / 17.35111; 78.44972
Date opened26 October 1959 (65 years ago) (26 October 1959)
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, IN
Land area380 acres (153.8 ha)
No. of species192[1]
Volume of largest tank600-acre (240 ha)
MembershipsCentral Zoo Authority of India[2]
OwnerMinistry of State for Forest and Environment, Telangana
Websitehttps://nzptsfd.telangana.gov.in/
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Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Zoo Park) is a zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Bahadurpura, Telangana, India. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad.[3]

History

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Nehru Zoological Park's construction was started on 26 October 1959 and opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Park is run by forest department, Government of Telangana, and is named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Animals and exhibits

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The zoo occupies 380 acres (150 ha) and is adjacent to the 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the:

as well as

The 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.[4]

The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors are at the zoo. This exhibit includes:

There is also an:

  • aquarium,
  • dino park,
  • butterfly park and
  • tortoise house.

Since 2014, the zoo is running an adoption program under which people and corporates can adopt an animal or an entire enclosure, paying money for their upkeep.[5]

Attractions

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The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area where animals such as:

etc. are housed. The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum and some trains.[6]

Conservation

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Several animals have been bred in the zoo and sent to various deer parks and sanctuaries all over India to restock depleted natural populations. In order to boost captive breeding of vultures at the zoo, the state forest dept requested Maharashtra for 10 of these critically endangered birds.[7]

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  • Asian Tiger walks in water
    Asian Tiger walks in water
  • Hyd Zoo - Two Tortoises
    Hyd Zoo - Two Tortoises
  • Hyd Zoo - Lion relaxing - Lioness Alert
    Hyd Zoo - Lion relaxing - Lioness Alert
  • Asian Tiger
    Asian Tiger
  • Indian Gaur
    Indian Gaur
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Sunbear at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad
    Sunbear at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad
  • Deer
    Deer
  • White Tiger.
    White Tiger.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nehru Zoological Park, TS".
  2. ^ "Search Establishment". cza.nic.in. CZA. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Is Hyderabad zoo being shifted?". The Times of India. 4 December 2010. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad | Zoo Hyderabad | Hyderabad Zoo". meramaal.com.
  5. ^ "Hyderabad zoo's 'adopt an animal' scheme finds takers".
  6. ^ "Nehru Zoological Park". clickindia.com. ClickIndia. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  7. ^ "To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra".
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