Sri Venkateswara National Park
February 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Featured, Parks & Recreation
Sri Venkateshwara National Park Andhra Pradesh
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The Sri Venkateswara Zoological park is located in the outskirts of the world famous temple town of Tirupati . It is well connected by both road and rail . The nearest airstrip is in Renigunta and the nearest international airport is in Chennai .
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Map showing the location of the zoo in Tirupati : |
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| Zoo timings:
Summer 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM Winter 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM Zoo remains closed for visitors on every Monday of the week. Zoo remains open on Mondays too if it is a general holiday or a festive day. Entry fee particulars: Adult : Rupees 5/- per head(Indian currency) |
Accommodation: Because of its importance as a major pilgrimage center, Tirupati has extensive accommodation facilities to suit all budgets and tastes .ITDC, AP tourism and many private agencies provide good boarding and lodging facilities. The Youth Hostel Association of India also maintains a youth hostel in Tirupati .
Wildlife films: The Zoo has a good collection of wildlife and nature related films. They are exhibited free of cost at the visitors center.
Nature trails: Since the zoo forms a part of the reserved forest and is a treasure-trove of free ranging fauna. It is proposed to develop nature trails in the area around the zoo . When fully developed interested persons, school children and students from various educational institutions can enjoy trekking and camping , thus experiencing nature first hand !
Zoo Animals:
 Elephant |
You can find accurate and more information here, SV Zoo
Source: http://www.svzoo.org/ and www.indianationalpark.com