Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, Telangana (the then Andhra Pradesh) popularly known as “zoo park” located near Mir Alam Tank, was opened to the public in the year 1963 in pursuance of recommendations of Indian Board for Wildlife, Govt. of India.
On 6th October, 1963, General S.M. Sri.Nagesh, the then Governor of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated this Zoological Park. Hyderabad zoo is one of the largest zoo park in India.
Zoo park is one of the best place to visit in Hyderabad. The Zoo has many initiations to its credit Eg: 1st Safari Park in the country in the year in 1974, Nocturnal Animal house in the Year 1982 and Open Butterfly Park in the year 1998.
In the year 2013 the Hyderabad zoo park celebrated 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations. In 2014 after formation of Telangana State at present zoo has 155 Species and 1550 Specimens.
Many people visit here daily to see the natural beauty of our country, and it is one of the most visited places of Hyderabad. Zoo is closed on Mondays. Many rare species of Birds and Pigeons are available here along with the Tiger and Peacocks & Multiple species of Snakes can also be seen.
Zoo Park Hyderabad Timings:
April to June : 8 AM to 5:30 PM. (1 Hour Extra because of Heavy Crowd during Summer Holidays)
July to March : 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
Closed Day: Every Monday
Click Here to View Nehru Zoological Park Photo Gallery
Tickets of Zoo Park Hyderabad:
| Entry into the Zoo | |
| Child Below 12 Years | 25.00 |
| Adult | 40.00 |
| Trucks for Film Shooting | 1500.00 |
| Still Cameras | |
| Amateur | 30.00 (Per Day) |
| Professional | 500.00 (Per Day) |
| Video Cameras | |
| Amateur | 120.00 (Per Day) |
| Professional | 500.00 |
| Film Shooting | |
| Per Day & Generator Fee | 8500.00 (Per Day) & 1500.00 (Generator) |
| Train Ride | |
| Child (Below 12 Years) | 10.00 |
| Adult | 20.00 |
| Safari Ride | |
| Child (Below 12 Years) | 30.00 |
| Adult | 50.00 |
| Nocturnal Animal House | |
| Child (Below 12 Years) | 10.00 |
| Adult | 20.00 |
| Fish Aquarium | |
| Adult or Child | 10.00 |
| Battery Operated Vehicle | |
| Child (Below 12 Years) | 40.00 |
| Adult | 60.00 |
