Vizag Zoo (Indira Gandhi Zoological Park): Timings, Tickets, Animals
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 and Entry Fee
Vizag Zoo is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and remains closed on Mondays.
- Entry Fee: ₹70 for adults, ₹30 for children (3–12 years)
- Cycle Entry Ticket (including entry): ₹100 per person
- Battery-Operated Vehicle (90 minutes): ₹70 per adult, ₹50 per child
- Four-Wheeler / Bus Entry: ₹750 per vehicle
- Video Camera Fee: ₹200
- Still Camera / Mobile Camera Fee: ₹50 per device
Animals You Can See at Vizag Zoo
| Category | Animals You Can See |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Herbivores | Asiatic Elephant, Giraffe, Grant’s Zebra, Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Indian Gaur |
| Omnivores | Sloth Bear, Indian Wild Boar |
| Primates | Chimpanzee, Bonnet Macaque, Ring-Tailed Lemur, Sacred Baboon, Common Marmoset, Stump-Tailed Macaque, Rhesus Macaque |
| Ungulates | Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog Deer, Barking Deer |
| Reptiles | Crocodile, Python, Cobra, Sea Tortoise, Star Tortoise |
| Birds | Peacock, Parrots, Pelicans, Emu, Water Birds, Love Birds |
| Butterflies | Common Mormon, Common Jezebel, Blue Tiger |
| Free-Ranging Wildlife | Deer, Peafowl, Wild Birds |
Vizag Zoo Map
More About Vizag Zoo Park
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.
History and Wildlife Conservation
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.
