The Nehru Zoological Park set up in 1959 is a natural habitat of
all types of birds and animal
species spread over 300 acres of rising and
falling landscape. One
of the largest zoos in India. one of the Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad. The Lion Safari Park is the first of its kind
in South Asia. Inside the Zoo are a museum of Natural History, ancient life and
extinct animals in reconstructed models.Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was established vides
G.O.Ms. No.247, dated 26 October 1959. It was opened to the public on 6 October
1963. Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is looking after the maintenance of Nehru Zoological
species spread over 300 acres of rising and
falling landscape. One
of the largest zoos in India. one of the Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad. The Lion Safari Park is the first of its kind
in South Asia. Inside the Zoo are a museum of Natural History, ancient life and
extinct animals in reconstructed models.Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was established vides
G.O.Ms. No.247, dated 26 October 1959. It was opened to the public on 6 October
1963. Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is looking after the maintenance of Nehru Zoological
Park and is named after the first Prime Minister of
India, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Almost 100 species of birds,
animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like
the Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, tiger, panther, gaur, orangutan, crocodile, python,
as well as deer, kangaroos, antelopes, and birds.
The lions, both African and
Indian are exhibited in this Zoo. It is a treat for the visitors to visit the
only safari park for Indian Lions in Asia, with almost natural forest setting.
The Tigers both white and normal have their own forest glades. The Panthers (normal
black) are exhibited in large enclosures with rock cliffs. Others include the
Wolves, Jackals, Foxes and Hyena. The Weasel group is represented by Rattle and
others. 
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