Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (Vizag Zoo): Timings, Ticket Prices & Animals Guide (2026 Updated)
Vizag Zoo, officially known as Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, is one of the largest zoological parks in India and a major tourist attraction in Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
Vizag Zoo is spread across 625 acres of natural forest within the Seethakonda Reserve Forest. It is uniquely located inside the city, yet surrounded by the Eastern Ghats hills and lush greenery on three sides, with the Bay of Bengal on the eastern side. This rare location creates a calm, refreshing, and scenic environment for visitors. That is why Vizag is often called "The City of Destiny".
Vizag Zoo Timings, Opening Hours and Entry Fee
Vizag Zoo is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and remains closed on Mondays.
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Vizag Zoo Map, Animals and Wildlife Attractions
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Carnivores • Royal Bengal Tiger • Lion • White Tiger • Leopard • Cheetah • Jaguar • Striped Hyena • Indian Grey Wolf • Golden Jackal • Palm Civet • Fox • Indian Wild Dog • Jungle Cat |
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Herbivores • Asiatic Elephant • Giraffe • Grant’s Zebra • Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros • Hippopotamus • Indian Gaur |
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Omnivores • Sloth Bear • Indian Wild Boar |
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Primates • Chimpanzee • Bonnet Macaque • Ring-Tailed Lemur • Sacred Baboon • Common Marmoset • Stump-Tailed Macaque • Rhesus Macaque |
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Ungulates • Spotted Deer • Sambar Deer • Blackbuck • Nilgai • Hog Deer • Barking Deer |
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Reptiles • Crocodile • Python • Cobra • Sea Tortoise • Star Tortoise |
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Birds • Peacock • Parrots • Pelicans • Emu • Water Birds • Love Birds |
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Butterflies • Common Mormon • Common Jezebel • Blue Tiger |
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Free-Ranging Wildlife • Deer • Peafowl • Wild Birds |
Black Panther Arrives at Vizag Zoo Through Rare Animal Exchange
Visakhapatnam, March 6 – The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam has received a remarkable set of new animals as part of an exchange programme with Assam State Zoo. Among the arrivals is a rare black panther, making its way to Vizag after four decades. Alongside it, the zoo has welcomed a Himalayan black bear, common leopard, Asiatic lion, and Asian palm civet.
According to curator Mangamma, the animals reached Vizag on March 5 and are currently under quarantine. Once cleared, they will be shifted into their respective enclosures for public viewing. “The quarantine ensures the health and safety of both the new arrivals and the existing zoo population,” she explained.
In return, Vizag Zoo is sending a diverse group of animals to Assam, including ring-tailed lemur, stump-tailed macaque, jungle cat, green iguana, and hyena. This exchange strengthens conservation efforts and helps maintain genetic diversity across Indian zoos.
The arrival of the black panther is expected to be a major attraction for visitors. Known for its striking appearance and rarity, the animal has long fascinated wildlife enthusiasts. The zoo also continues to celebrate recent births of emu chicks, sambar deer, nilgai, and black bucks, highlighting its growing role in conservation and breeding.
This exchange marks a significant step in collaboration between Indian zoos, ensuring that endangered and rare species are preserved while offering visitors a chance to witness them up close.
About Vizag Zoo Park: Attractions and Visitor Information
Unlike traditional zoos with small cages, Vizag Zoo follows a natural habitat concept. Animals live in large, open enclosures that closely match their natural surroundings.
This eco-friendly design improves animal welfare and gives visitors a more realistic and enjoyable wildlife experience.
Due to its vast open spaces, natural landscapes, and focus on conservation, Vizag Zoo stands out from other zoo parks and offers a peaceful and educational environment for visitors.
Vizag Zoo History and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The construction of this ex-situ wildlife facility started in 1972, after the Wildlife Protection Act came into force in India. The zoo was officially opened to the public on 19 May 1977.
Today, Vizag Zoo is recognized as a Large Category Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority of India.
The zoo houses 843 animals, including mammals, carnivores, lesser carnivores, canids, ungulates, reptiles, birds, and butterflies, belonging to 123 different species.
Vizag Zoo is also home to many free-ranging animals and birds because it is located close to the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary.
