Open 1000 -1700 hrs. Closed on Mondays
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
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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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According to the Forbes magazine which publishes the list of wealthiest persons in the world, King Bhumibol of Thailand is the richest living royal in the world with a wealth of $30 billion. Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, comes second with $20 billion. The current unearthed wealth from the Sree Padmanabha Temple accounts to about $22 billion and still counting. As per reports the Travancore Raja may become the world's richest royal after the final report is out. But the Royal family is not at all interested in the wealth. According to history, in 1750, humble kings of Travancore has surrendered their wealth to Lord Vishnu (Sree Padmanabha) the diety of the temple and later ruled the state as the servant of the Lord. 
