Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park is one of Asia's largest zoos, spanning 380 acres in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1959 and inaugurated in 1963, it houses over 1,500 species of birds, animals, and reptiles in open enclosures arranged in zoological order. Located adjacent to the historic Mir Alam Tank, the park features safari rides, a nocturnal house, natural history museum, and dinosaur park.

Visitors can explore a vast zoo with diverse wildlife including lions, tigers, elephants, and rare species housed in spacious open enclosures. The park offers lion and tiger safari rides in caged buses, a nocturnal animal house, natural history museum, aquarium, butterfly park, and Jurassic Park with dinosaur models. Battery-operated vehicles and toy trains are available for internal transport across the sprawling grounds.

Started in 1959 by relocating zoo enclosures from Public Gardens; inaugurated on October 6, 1963. It was the first zoo in India to house animals in zoological order in open enclosures. The Lion Safari Park, opened in 1974, was the first of its kind in India. Dr. Salim Ali inaugurated the aviary in 1977.

Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. One of the most visited tourist destinations in Hyderabad and among the best-maintained zoos in Asia.