Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is a large zoological park located within the Kambalakonda Reserve Forest on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Spread over about 625 acres and surrounded by the Eastern Ghats, it was established on 19 May 1977 and named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The zoo houses a wide variety of mammals, birds and reptiles in naturalistic enclosures and is noted for its forested setting, conservation and education programs.

Visitors can expect a forested zoo set amidst the Eastern Ghats with spacious, naturalistic enclosures connected by shaded pathways. The park displays mammals such as tigers, lions, elephants, hippos and primates, along with diverse birds and reptiles, a butterfly and moth section, and small primate enclosures. Battery-operated vehicles are available to cover the large 625-acre area. The terrain is undulating with dense greenery, rest shelters and viewing points throughout.