About Museums & Zoos Department
Thiruvananthapuram
Zoo, one of the oldest in the country, was established as an annexe to
the Museum in 1857 by the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore in order to
attract more visitors. This Zoo was originally set up for recreational
purpose only. But with more and more loss of forest and wildlife in
the process of human development, the goal of the Zoo changed from
recreation to conservation. Today Zoos are seen as the last resort for
endangered animals and birds. The Central Zoo Authority established in
1992 under the Ministry of Environment and Forest of India, enforces
uniform management code to all the Zoos in the country and provide
financial and technical support for the Zoos.
Spread over in 55 acres of land located in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram, the Zoo offers a rare opportunity for the visitors to experience and enjoy an unparalleled picturesque and panoramic sylvan surroundings besides vivid animal collections. The Zoo has around 75 different species of animals not only from India but from abroad also. It also has several species of animals and birds from Ethiopian and Australian Zoo geographic regions. The Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Indian Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger are prominent among the indigenous endangered fauna. Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Cape Buffalo are the guests from African region. It will usher in a new era with the completion of the ongoing modernisation works in the Zoo. Thrilling encounters with the animals out in their open air landscapes are becoming reality.
Spread over in 55 acres of land located in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram, the Zoo offers a rare opportunity for the visitors to experience and enjoy an unparalleled picturesque and panoramic sylvan surroundings besides vivid animal collections. The Zoo has around 75 different species of animals not only from India but from abroad also. It also has several species of animals and birds from Ethiopian and Australian Zoo geographic regions. The Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Indian Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger are prominent among the indigenous endangered fauna. Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Cape Buffalo are the guests from African region. It will usher in a new era with the completion of the ongoing modernisation works in the Zoo. Thrilling encounters with the animals out in their open air landscapes are becoming reality.
Location and Approach:
The Museums and Zoo are situated in the Museum Complex right in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram.
3 Kms from Thampanoor Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
9 Kms from the Thiruvananthapuram Air Port.
Approachable by K.S.R.T.C bus route : Museum, Vellayambalam, Peroorkada, Sasthamangalam, Vattiyoorkavu and Nedumangadu route buses.
The Museums and Zoo are situated in the Museum Complex right in the heart of the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram.
3 Kms from Thampanoor Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
9 Kms from the Thiruvananthapuram Air Port.
Approachable by K.S.R.T.C bus route : Museum, Vellayambalam, Peroorkada, Sasthamangalam, Vattiyoorkavu and Nedumangadu route buses.
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