Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park, also known as Vandalur Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia with a total area of 1490 acres located about 20 miles from Chennai city center. The zoo is home to 2,553 species of flora and fauna. It is located in the Vandalur Forest Reserve which gives the animals a natural habitat to live in.
Highlights
• Visit to Arignar Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia
• 2553 species of flora and fauna
• A walk-through aviary
• An aquarium
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park, also known as Vandalur Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia with a total area of 1490 acres located about 20 miles from Chennai city center. The zoo is home to 2,553 species of flora and fauna. It is located in the Vandalur Forest Reserve which gives the animals a natural habitat to live in.
Highlights
• Visit to Arignar Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia
• 2553 species of flora and fauna
• A walk-through aviary
• An aquarium
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Grand Southern Trunk Road Vandalur, Chennai (Madras) 600048 India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
The zoo has attained excellence in the Conservation Breeding Program for endangered species and creating awareness about the conservation of natural resources. Besides the large variety of flora and fauna, the zoo has some special attractions like the Lion and Deer Safari parks, a walk-through aviary, an aquarium and a forest museum.
Explore the park at your own pace. Near every enclosure there are plaques made of stone, giving details about the particular animal or bird. You will get to see deer, wild buffalo, bear, jackal, hippo, elephant, crocodile and a whole range of exotic birds. Also seen are other species, such as the Muscovy Duck, Bengal Tiger, European Brown Bear, White Tiger and more.
At the end of the visit you will be driven back to Chennai and dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
