The Trivandrum Zoo is one of the first zoos in India. It is located in a well-planned botanical garden with an area of 55 acres at the centre of the city. The Zoo was established in 1857 by the Maharaja of Travancore.
Animals available in the zoo include lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, royal Bengal tiger, and leopard, Asian elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and Cape buffalos etc.
A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in the premises.
Location
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.
Fare
Children (upto 5 years) :Free
Chidlren between 6 and 14 years :Rs. 3
Adult (one) :Rs. 5
Family :Rs. 15
Group students 35 Nos. + teachers 2 Nos.:Rs. 100
Last updated on July 4, 2011
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