About Kakatiya Zoological Park
Kakatiya Zoological Park, originally named Vana Vigyan Kendra, is a zoological park located in Hanamkonda, Telangana. Established in 1985 and spanning approximately 47.5 acres, the park houses over 400 animals representing 41 species including mammals, reptiles, and birds. It serves as both an educational and entertainment center, featuring exhibits such as a nocturnal animal house, butterfly park, and aquarium.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a variety of animal enclosures housing mammals such as tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and deer species, along with reptiles including crocodiles and tortoises, and numerous bird species like peacocks and parrots. The park features a nocturnal animal house where day-night cycles are reversed for observing nocturnal creatures, a butterfly park, an aquarium, and a dinosaur park. Well-paved walkways allow visitors to navigate the grounds comfortably, and amenities include a children's play area, zoo library, souvenir shop, and pagodas.
Key highlights
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Home to over 400 animals across 41 species including tigers, leopards, and sloth bears
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Nocturnal animal house with artificially reversed day-night cycle
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Butterfly park and aquarium exhibits
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Established in 1985 by then Governor Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
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Children's play area and zoo library facilities
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Located on approximately 47.5 acres of land
History of Kakatiya Zoological Park
The Kakatiya Zoological Park was established on January 16, 1985. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, who later became the President of India, laid the foundation stone and named it Vana Vigyan Kendra. The Warangal District Administration constructed the zoo to protect and preserve nature. In 2010, the Central Zoo Authority of India ordered its conversion into a national zoological park.
Culture & Context
The park serves as both an educational and entertainment center for the region, promoting environmental education and awareness about wildlife conservation among visitors.
Route
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