Amirthi Zoological Park

Amirthi Zoological Park is a small zoo and forest reserve located in Amirthi village, about 25 km southeast of Vellore city in Tamil Nadu. Spread over about 25 hectares at the foothills of the Javadi Hills and managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, it combines a zoological park with natural forest, a seasonal waterfall and streams. It is notable for its accessible wildlife enclosures, semi-natural habitats and as a popular day-trip picnic and nature destination near Vellore.

Visitors can expect a compact forested park with fenced animal enclosures, shaded walking paths, small streams and a seasonal waterfall. The setting is semi-natural forest at the base of the Javadi Hills with deer, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles, snakes, birds and other small mammals on display. Areas to explore include the zoo enclosures, forest trails, picnic lawns, children's play area and viewpoints near the waterfall during monsoon and post-monsoon months.

Established in 1967 by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on about 25 hectares of reserved forest at the foot of the Javadi Hills. Developed as a small zoological park and forest recreation centre for conservation, nature education and public recreation near Vellore.

Well-known local picnic and nature recreation site for residents of Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and surrounding districts, often visited as a family outing and nature education spot.