Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) Tours
Established in 1885, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) is the oldest public zoo in India. It’s been transformed and relocated over the years, and today the zoo can be found in Vandalu, just over 30 kilometers from Chennai. It’s home to hundreds of species of wild animals, many of which are considered endangered, and serves as a wildlife sanctuary and center for rehabilitating rescued animals.
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is a large and well-maintained space with plenty of plant and wildlife out in the open. Visitors can tour the expansive grounds on bicycles or by using one of the zoo’s electric vehicles to zip around. Most of the main attractions are located along the park’s inner pathways, where the large animals such as tigers, panthers, and elephants live. There are a whole host of other mammals, reptiles, birdlife, fish, and butterflies to visit throughout the rest of the park too.
Practical Info
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is open from 9am until 5pm and can be easily reached from Chennai city center by bus; visitors should alight at the Vandalur Zoo bus stop. Vandalur railway station also sits just one kilometer from the zoo.
Address: Vandalur, Near Crescent Auditorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 600048, India
Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
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Trip to Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai
Visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Parkon a private full-day tour from Chennai. The zoo is home to about 170 species of mammals, reptiles and birds, along with a variety of plant life, including rare species including the Bengal tiger, white tiger, European brown bear, and Muscovy duck. This private tour makes it easy to take in one of the largest zoos in South Asia, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai.
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$51.98
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$51.98
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Private Day Tour Of Arignar Anna Zoological Park From Chennai
Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park, also known as Vandalur Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia with a total area of 1490 acres located about 20 miles from Chennai city center. The zoo is home to 2,553 species of flora and fauna. It is located in the Vandalur Forest Reserve which gives the animals a natural habitat to live in.
Highlights
• Visit to Arignar Zoo, one of the largest zoos in South Asia
• 2553 species of flora and fauna
• A walk-through aviary
• An aquarium
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$127.00
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$127.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Wildlife trail in Chennai
Many of Chennai’s most popular zoos and nature parks lie on the city’s nature trail, but organizing entrance fees and transportation to visit solo takes time. On this tour, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens, Guindy National Park, the Chennai Crocodile Bank, and Snake Park—with round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel and admission fees included. Along the way, your guide shares insight into India’s animal life, flora, and fauna.
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$188.00
Price varies by group size
From
$188.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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