Zoos of Western India protect and display a variety of animals. They also contribute in preserving the fauna of the country. Zoos of Northern India preserve and display the fauna of the country. They also serve as popular tourist and excursion centers. Alipore Zoological Gardens, in West Bengal, is the oldest zoo of the country which shelters a number of faunal species. The zoo has various breeding programmes and adoption schemes for the well being of its inhabitants. Zoos of Eastern India deal with zoos of the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and the zoo in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indore Zoo, Madhya Pradesh is also known as Kamala Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya, reputed for being one of the total 180 official zoos in India. It was built in 1974 and is filled with a vast expanse of greenery. Rani Jijamata Udyaan is a garden known for the protection of various animal and bird species. Trivandrum Zoo in Kerala protects various animal species and is visited by people for recreational purpose. Jhargram Zoo, West Bengal is a zoological park which consists of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles and had been erected as a deer park in the year 1980, following the attainment of official permission from the Government of India. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park better known as Rajiv Gandhi Zoo is located near Katraj in the city of Pune. This zoological park is the home of many birds and animals. Mysore Zoo is located in the suburbs of Mysore and provides shelter to large number of animal and plant species. Allen Forest Zoo in Kanpur is one of the most visited Zoological Parks of not only Uttar Pradesh but also the whole of India. Nehru Zoological Park located in Hyderabad, is a popular recreation spot in the twin cities of Hyderabad. The Parassinkkadavu Snake Park is located in the Kannur district of North Kerela. Himalayan Zoological Park is a major attraction in Sikkim for the wildlife lovers. Mainly known for some rare species of animals, this place is often visited by the tourists. Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park, Jharkhand possesses Asiatic Lions, White Tigers, Royal Bengal Tigers, large cats, birds and several other animals, besides a kids corner and a wonderful aquarium. Zoos of Madhya Pradesh add value to the tourism in this state. Andaman and Nicobar Islands house a zoo called Mini Zoo. It is situated in Haddo, off the Delanipur-Chattam Road in Port Blair. It is involved in breeding and farming of crocodiles, which have made this zoo famous. Amirthi Zoological Park, in Tamil Nadu, shelters a vast variety of vibrant fauna. The visitors can also cherish some other activities in the zoo like trekking and meditating. Zoos of Southern India deal with zoos of the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is situated in the Kambalakonda Reserve Forest in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Nandankanan Zoological Park, in Bhubaneswar, is one of the finest zoological and botanical parks in the country and is located in Orissa. Mini Zoo, located in the Port Blair city, is the only zoo of Andamans which shelters an exotic variety of fauna, including the rare ones. It is also famed for its crocodile breeding program. |