About Zoological Survey of India Museum
The Zoological Survey of India Museum is a natural history museum operated by the Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India in Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair). It displays preserved specimens representing the terrestrial and marine fauna of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including corals, fishes, molluscs, butterflies, birds and mammals. Notable for its extensive reference collection and educational exhibits on island biodiversity and endemism, it serves researchers and visitors interested in the region's zoology.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, research-oriented museum with glass cases and jars displaying preserved zoological specimens from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Exhibits include corals, sponges, mollusc shells, fishes, butterflies, insects, birds and mammals, along with skeletal remains and taxidermy. The setting is inside a government research campus in Haddo, with labelled displays explaining species diversity, endemism and marine ecosystems. The visit is primarily educational and observational, with information panels and guided explanation where available.
Key highlights
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Extensive collection of coral and marine invertebrate specimens from Andaman and Nicobar waters
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Displays of endemic and rare fauna of the islands including fishes, molluscs and butterflies