Thiruvananthapuram Zoo

The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest and the best in the country, actually forms part of the Botanical Gardens. The zoo was established as an annexe to the Napier Museum in 1857 by Maharaja Swati Thirunal, the erstwhile maharaja of Travancore.

Spread over 55 acres of land in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the zoo which is set among woodlands and lakes is a natural habitat for the animals. The zoo provides people from all over the country a chance to watch 75 different species of animals from India and abroad. The Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion and the Royal Bengal Tiger are the prominent attractions of the zoo. An aviary and a reptile house with different varieties of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes are located within the premises. The Botanical Garden, also within the zoo premises, has varied specimens of tropical plants and trees.

Location

Museum-Vellayambalam Road, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram

How to get there

Nearest Bus Station:Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station
Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
Nearest Airport:Trivandrum International Airport