Indira Gandhi Zoological park - Andhra Pradesh
Indira Gandhi Zoological park
Indira Gandhi Zoological park : Is situated in Mathurawada just about 4 Kms from Vizag spreading to an area of 625 acres.
Nearly eighty species of animals numbering to about eight hundred are present in the zoo. various species of monkeys - the common Langur, Rhesus monkey, Bonnet Monkey and other exotic fauna like Mandrills, Olive Baboons , Sacred Baboons, Panthers, Tigers, Lions, Pumas, Jaguars and lesser carnivores like the Wolves, Jackals, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, etc., & the Himalayan Black Bear and the Sloth Bear are housed in large moated enclosures. The Hippopotamus is a special attraction at the zoo. The Crocodile Complex has all the three Indian Crocodile species.
How to Reach Indira Gandhi Zoological park
By Air: Vizag / Vishakpatnam is the nearest airport which is 25 km away.
By Train: Vizag / Vishakpatnam is nearest Railway Stations to Indira Gandhi Zoological park which is 9 kms away.
By Road: Indira Gandhi Zoological park is well connected by APSRTC & Private bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby.