Arignar Anna Zoological Park Vandalur Zoo

Arignar Anna Zoological Park also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden in Chennai, India. It is located at Vandalur in the south western part of the city, about from the city center. It is spread over an area of and is amongst the largest zoos in South Asia. The park is open for public viewing.

Animals

Bear Bison Chameleon Chimpanzee Crocodile Eagle Elephant Flamingo Fox Frog Giraffe Gorilla Hippopotamus Iguana Jaguar Kangaroo Leopard Lion Orangutan Otter Owl Parrot Peacock Rhinoceros Shark Sloth Snake Tiger Tortoise Turtle Wolf Zebra

Details

Area: 602 ha
Members: Central Zoo Authority World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Location: Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date Opened: (as Madras Zoo)
Num Animals: 2389
Num Species: 178
Annual Visitors: 2050000