Note: Due to Covid -19 Closed exhibits such as Snake Park, Aquarium, Fossil Museum, and the Natural History Museum, will remain closed.
Recorded on October 2020
Nehru Zoological Park (also known as Hyderabad Zoo or Zoo Park) is a zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad. Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad was 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.
The zoo occupies 380 acres and is adjacent to the 600-acre Mir Alam Tank. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the Indian rhino, Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, panther, gaur, Indian elephant, slender loris, python, as well as deer, antelopes and birds. Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund, attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.
The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area where animals such as Asiatic lion, Bengal tiger, sloth bear etc. are housed. The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum and a train.
Nehru zoological park Hyderabad timings are from 8 AM to 5.30 PM during the months of April to June while from the month of July to March, the zoo park timings are from 8.30 AM to 5 PM. The booking of tickets closes at 4.30 PM.
Zoo Park is open on all days of the week, except on Mondays.
Nehru zoological park entry fee is Rs.30 for children 3 to 10 years of age while for adults it is Rs.50 during Weekdays. During Weekends the entry ticket fee is Rs.40 for children while for adults it's Rs.60. The trucks for shooting are allowed inside at the charge of Rs.1500. The Still Camera fee at Zoo Park Hyderabad is Rs.100. While for professional video camera, the fee is Rs.500.