About Thrissur Zoo and State Museum
Thrissur Zoo and State Museum is a 13.5-acre zoological park and museum complex established in 1885 in the heart of Thrissur City, Kerala. It is one of India's oldest zoos and houses diverse animals, reptiles, and birds alongside a natural history museum, art museum, and botanical garden. The facility showcases Kerala's wildlife conservation efforts and cultural heritage through its exhibits and collections.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a compact zoo featuring lions, tigers, hippos, deer, monkeys, reptiles, and various bird species across 13.5 acres. The compound includes a natural history museum with zoological and ornithological displays, an art museum exhibiting wooden carvings, ancient Kerala jewelry, lamps, and sculptures, and a botanical garden. Walking paths allow visitors to view animal enclosures and museum exhibits at a leisurely pace.
Key highlights
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One of India's oldest zoos, established in 1885
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Natural History Museum with zoological and paleontological collections
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Art Museum showcasing Kerala's cultural artifacts and heritage
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Botanical Garden within the zoo compound
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Diverse wildlife including lions, tigers, hippos, and exotic birds
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Central location just 2 km from Thrissur town center
History of Thrissur Zoo and State Museum
Established in 1885 during the Princely state of Cochin era, it is one of the oldest zoological parks in India. The museum component dates back to 1857 and was originally designed as a recreational park with rare plants and animals.
Culture & Context
The State Museum showcases Kerala's social and cultural heritage through collections of ancient artifacts, wooden carvings, traditional jewelry, lamps, and sculptures that reflect the region's royal and cultural past.
Route
| By air | Cochin International Airport is approximately 50 km away |
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