Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park: A Conservation Haven

Inauguration in 1963

• The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad was formally opened on October 6, 1963.
• Following the relocation of the former zoo enclosures from the Public Gardens in Hyderabad.

Sprawling 380 Acres

• The park spans a vast 380 acres of land, offering ample space for its diverse collection of wildlife.

Mir-Alam Tank Bund

• Situated adjacent to the Mir-Alam Tank bund, a historic indigenous arch bund dam featuring 24 arches that was constructed two centuries ago.

Vision: A Hub of Learning and Conservation

• The vision encompasses educating visitors about the zoo's role as a scientific institution dedicated to wildlife welfare and conservation.
• It aspires to be a hub for wildlife education, fostering a healthy and pollution-free environment.

Mission: Safeguarding Wildlife

• The mission revolves around wildlife conservation, with a focus on the planned breeding of endangered species native to the Deccan Plateau.
• Collaborative research efforts aim to develop management strategies for in-situ population preservation.

Distance from important places in Hyderabad

• From Secunderabad Railway Station - 13.9 KMs - 47 Minutes
• From Begumpet Railway Station - 12.9 KMs - 47 Minutes
• From Kachiguda Railway Station - 9.2 KMs - 35 Minutes
• From Nampally Railway Station - 7.5 KMs - 30 Minutes
• From Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand - 6.8 KMs - 26 Minutes
• From Jubilee Bus Stand - 15.6 KMs - 55 Minutes
• From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport - 20.5 KMs - 39 Minutes