Andhra
Pradesh - Wildlife
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Indira Gandhi
Zoological Park: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is one
amongst the largest zoos of India, sited in the natural surroundings
of a reserve forest. Sprawled in an area of 625 acres, the
park was named after Indira Gandhi - the former Prime Minister
of India. It was opened to the public in the year 1977. Located
amidst Kambalakonda Reserve Forest in Visakhapatnam, the zoological
park is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats on three sides and
the Bay of Bengal on the fourth.
The Park houses almost eighty
species, numbering to eight hundred animals, in its expanse.
Infact, it has special sections for primates, carnivores,
lesser carnivores, small mammals, ungulates, reptiles and
birds in their natural replicated enclosures. Amongst the
primates, the extra attention is gained by Rhesus monkey,
Bonnet monkey, Mandrills, Olive and Sacred baboons, whereas
Panthers, Tigers, Lions, Pumas, Jaguars, Wolves, Jackals,
Hyena, Ratel, etc are the major ones in Carnivores.
The section of Reptiles has
Pythons, Tortoise, Terrapins, Monitor lizards, Snakes and
Water Monitor Lizards. In the range of Herbivores, the park
embraces Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Spotted deer and Thamin
deer. Regarding Avifauna, there are Grey/ Rosy pelicans, Pied
hornbills, Painted storks, Peacocks, Ducks, Love birds, Cockatiels,
Macaws and various other ground birds. You can also walk beside
the aviaries, which comprise a diverse collection of birds
from the Eastern Ghats.
The animals like Himalayan
Black Bear and Sloth Bear are kept in separate huge enclosures.
Apart from other animals and birds, the special attraction
at the park is made by the Hippopotamus and the Crocodiles,
which can be seen basking in the sun. It is for sure that
an expedition to this park would be fun for both, old and
young. On your trip to Andhra Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Zoological
Park is certainly a place worth-visiting.
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