Wonderful zoo which is about nearly 1600 acres. Cleanliness is very good.

Aringanar anna zoological park vandalur zoo is the expansion of AAZP. It's a family friendly place. Commute is easy. Restrooms available. Ticket price range from 90 for adults and 25 for phone with camera and for camera it's 1000 and has price ranges for photoshoot as well and for kids the price 50. Can spend the entire day at the premises. Canteen facilities available. Water available. Shuttle facilities also available. Safari for the entire zoo available. Zoo museum available

Nice tourist place for family, entrance fees for adults rs.200, children from age 5 to 12 rs. 50. Camera rs. 350, video camera rs 750. Battery operated vehicle for inside tour rs. 150 per head. Lion safari rs. 150 per head.

A very good place to visit, taking children along is all the more important! It is a sprawling campus, once away from the city but now a central hub of transport activity. A leisurely day, dedicated fully to go around is recommended. The Zoo houses various species of animals and reptiles, all in their natural habitats. Going through rented battery cars is advisable for children and aged. For others, a peaceful walk or on a cycle will give a lasting experience. Some small eateries are inbuilt at various points inside the zoo but they cannot give a sumptuous food - just some snacks and biscuits they offer. Outside food and plastic bottles are prohibited in the zoo. The battery cars are paid service per head. A separate paid lion safari is another offering from the zoo but it is not worthy - one can view 4 lions and a cluster of deers only in this safari. Moreover lions and deer, a few of them, are available for view in the battery car serviced routes also. In my view a hired cycle ride would be more satisfying - I shall try if I have to visit this zoo another time!

Amazing place to visit with family!!! It may take about half a day to see around the entire zoo. Visitors may walk around or hire cycles or use the battery operated vehicles to see the place. Food stalls are available inside the zoo. A well maintained place with a lot of animals and birds and indeed a must see place.

Need atleast 3 to 4 hours to explore

Arignar Anna Zoological Park, commonly known as Vandalur Zoo, is a prominent zoological garden situated in Vandalur, near Chennai, India. Named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Arignar Anna, the zoo spans over 1,490 acres, making it one of the largest in South Asia. **Key Features:** 1. **Diverse Fauna:** Vandalur Zoo is home to a vast array of animal species, including mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. The zoo plays a crucial role in the conservation of endangered species. 2. **Naturalistic Enclosures:** The zoo is renowned for its spacious and well-designed enclosures that aim to replicate the natural habitats of the animals. This approach enhances the well-being of the animals and provides visitors with a more immersive experience. 3. **Conservation Initiatives:** Vandalur Zoo actively participates in conservation programs, breeding endangered species to contribute to their survival. The zoo's breeding programs have been successful in reintroducing certain species back into the wild. 4. **Education and Awareness:** The zoo places a strong emphasis on education and awareness. It conducts educational programs and activities to inform visitors about wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. 5. **Safari Park:** Vandalur Zoo includes a safari park where visitors can embark on guided tours to observe animals in semi-natural settings. This adds an adventurous aspect to the overall zoo experience. 6. **Nocturnal Animals Section:** A unique feature of the zoo is its dedicated section for nocturnal animals, allowing visitors to witness the behaviors of creatures that are active during the night. 7. **Aviaries and Butterfly Park:** The zoo houses impressive aviaries that showcase a variety of bird species. Additionally, there is a butterfly park where visitors can marvel at the vibrant colors of these delicate insects. 8. **Reptile House:** A specialized facility for reptiles provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of snakes, turtles, and other reptilian species. Vandalur Zoo combines entertainment with a strong focus on conservation and education, making it a significant destination for both animal enthusiasts and those interested in wildlife preservation. Very good and neatly maintained zoo by tamilnadu government. One of the best place to spend time with family and kids. 1. We can hire battery operated E-cycles / normal cycles on hourly rental basis with minimum fully refundable caution deposit. 2. Battery operated car facilities available that helps a lot if you are going along with elderly people. 3. Lion safaries available. 4. Kids play zone is well organised and this is free of cost 5. Good snacking places at frequent distances and especially the tea provided in the government stalls are really good eventhough the price is 20 rs. Quantity of tea and taste also really good. free Drinking water arranged is also available at regular intervals. Above said 3 facilities are not included in the entry fee. Separate ticket needs to be taken for each. Only disappointment is recently government increased the entry fee which is double than the older amount. Entry fee itself consuming more money. Earlier we use to spend good time with very reasonable entry fee which was affordable for all kind of people. You can see free ranging deers inside the zoo. To roam around by walking one needs solid 5 to 6 hours to cover the entire zoo..

Amazing place to have a day out , variety of animals and huge land area . There are maps present almost everywhere to see where you are and how to go to the next spot . Almost all the animals are maintained properly and cleanly there are also food spots costing at affordable prices. Overall it is a complete zoo experience.

Vandalur Zoo, officially known as Arignar Anna Zoological Park, is located in Vandalur, Chennai. It is one of the largest zoological parks in Asia, spanning over 1,490 acres. The zoo is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. It aims at conservation, research, and education. Visitors can explore various exhibits and enjoy attractions like the Safari Park, Butterfly Park, and the Nocturnal Animal House. The zoo plays a crucial role in wildlife preservation and environmental awareness.

Nice place to visit this zoo. But now cost have been increased. Lions, tigers and other animals are there, wonderful time.

Great place for children. Food is okay in the venue. We brought food and snacks from home. Place is very well maintained and is clean. We took cycle for the trip inside the zoo My kid enjoyed a lot.

Enjoyable moment with friends and family,more animals are present to see

Only zoo of Chennai. Nice place. Cycles, Battery Operated Vehicle (BOV), Safari available inside. Casual place to spend time with family.

The zoo is open till 5pm in the evening and 6pm during holidays. You need to plan your arrival to visit this place peacefully. They have a 4 wheeler parking space 750m away from the zoo and the vam service to pick and drop you from that place. Avoid visiting the zoo during weekends and holidays in order to spend some time peacefully inside the zoo.

One of the largest zoological park. East to visit from Chennai. More number of animals, birds, fishes and snakes in each species. Clean environment. Also buses, small auto like vehicles are available to visit without walking. If you have interest in cycling, you may barrow cycles for rent. All the places are cycle accessible. So you can watch and enjoy all the sceneries in the park without walking. From Indian species to foreign species are also available. No plastic allowed. Plastic bottle not allowed. If you need to go with plastic bottle, you bought a sticker tag. After came out you give that tag to checking people, they will refund you money. Food items are not allowed. So don't come with that. Cloak room are available for free. So you can keep your things safe without holding. Place is suitable for all type of people come like family, friends, students and couples.

We loved the overall visit experience with my family. My recommendation is to cover both the safari organized by the team so that you will understand what is your favorite. After that if you can walk then you can cover most of the places by yourself. Safety wise it is maintained properly and I would say it a must visit place if you want your kids to enjoy the ZOO🐘🦁

Nice to visit, but not during hot. Here is the fee structure Entry fee 90 - for adults 50 - for kids 25 - for smartphones 50 - for digital cameras Once you enter you can avail Battery car and cycle with additional charge (note - cycles are not permitted for doubles) 100 - for adults (battery car) 50 - for kids (battery car) 30 - for cycle 10 additional for pram

Worth a place to spend time with kids. Pls take the battery car and it's ₹150 something. They have taken to all the places and provided adequate time to see the animals. My daughter actually enjoyed it a lot. If you plan to go ny walk, you may get tired but birds and parrots you can see. This zoo is captivating destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It boasts a diverse collection of animals and lush surroundings, making it a delightful place for a day of exploration and education.

Had a nice experience in Chennai Vandalur Zoo... Entry Fee for Adult is 150Rs...

Very good and neatly maintained zoo by tamilnadu government. One of the best place to spend time with family and kids. 1. We can hire battery operated E-cycles / normal cycles on hourly rental basis with minimum fully refundable caution deposit. 2. Battery operated car facilities available that helps a lot if you are going along with elderly people. 3. Lion safaries available. 4. Kids play zone is well organised and this is free of cost 5. Good snacking places at frequent distances and especially the tea provided in the government stalls are really good eventhough the price is 20 rs. Quantity of tea and taste also really good. free Drinking water arranged is also available at regular intervals. Above said 3 facilities are not included in the entry fee. Separate ticket needs to be taken for each. Only disappointment is recently government increased the entry fee which is double than the older amount. Entry fee itself consuming more money. Earlier we use to spend good time with very reasonable entry fee which was affordable for all kind of people. You can see free ranging deers inside the zoo. To roam around by walking one needs solid 5 to 6 hours to cover the entire zoo..

Arignar Anna Zoological Park is the largest zoo in Tamilnadu. Vandalur zoo is a facility in which animals are kept within enclosures for public exhibition and often bred for conservation purposes

Fun place to enjoy your weekend with your family and children. Visit in the noon time have you snacks grab a bicycle wich is provided by the zoo but that is paid. Have a close look with the wild animals. If you are an slow walker better grab a bicycle. It takes atleast 3hrs to see all the animals over there but you will get a closer look with tigers and lions

Zoos play a crucial role in wildlife conservation, educating the public, and preserving endangered species. And Vandalur zoo is one of the best among them. It provides a safe and educational environment for families to learn about animals from around the world. Don't visit Vandalur during summer season as the animals won't come out of their cage. Also you will get exhausted more. Irrespective of season, It's better to take a battery cycle to roam inside.

Cycle's also Available for Rides in Zoo Park. Best is Buggy Ride. Mainly Kids Park is awesome. Take Kids to this Zoo Park they Enjoy a lot.

Beautiful ful and family Entertainment place to vandalur Zoo torest place in Chennai

One of the best relaxing places in Chennai for a Weekend

I visited vandaloor zoo last year with my friends. This was my first time and long time wish too. Had an amazing experience and memorable days in my life. We plan this trip because that was the last year of our undergrad. Hopefully it comes out very well. If you are living in city just plan it accordingly to reach the vandaloor. First We took the metro to reach Central from there we took one train to vandaloor and share auto to reach the spot. Actually It was quite far from Royapettah. We reached the location at the correct time only because of my friends. They were expert in travel. But unfortunately we did not get the bicycle on that time. That's the only drawback from this trip. If there is no bicycle you get into trouble. You only roaming the zoo by walk. That's quite hard. Some people were like it. *Please the carry the water bottle with you guys* you know the drinks are little bit expensive inside the zoo and also some sort of foods too. Make sure to plan the budget with your friends before the trip.That is going to be really helpful. Almost we covered all the areas and saw all the animals too🥦🦍🐆🐯🦁🏞️🦏🐘😜I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Tickets price 90rs. Only for adults. Definitely a great place to spend your weekends.

My relatives came to see vandallur zoo yesterday and found the maintenance of the animals was not good and they were not happy, especially the lion was limping and did not have proper water it was very unclean and stinking and the care taker was pouring water on him standing little far away and they found him growling in pain it will be good if the government takes any step for supplying regular dr check up and keep the animals places filled with more clean water and food for all the animals in this summer before they die The white tiger too very weak and tired and dirty very poor maintenance of the staffs pls take steps to refresh the animals and save them. Other facilities in the zoo was good but for the animals who are staying there no one to voice out for them so pls. take any steps as soon as possible 🙏 and save the animals in this hot summer. 24/5/2023

One of the famous Zoo in Tamilnadu and having so many wild and pet animals.

Nice place for all age groups. Battery cars and shuttles available for quick tour of animals sight seeing. Several halt points with water and rest room facilities. Cycles available for own commute. Eat outs and shops with food and beverages. Excellent 1 day outing..

Overall experience is amazing. Battery car drive is good to see but only few animal. Tiger are very close to see which is good. Overall kids will like. Clean and neatly maintaned, increased fare is disappointing

Vandalur zoo is one of the promising zoo where kids get their time at week ends once in 3 months we visit here to watch new borns

Good place for one day visit and you need to spend whole day with patience then only you can enjoy

We went on Sunday. It was crowded but we got tickets fast. Only the battery car booking was already finished. So if you want to take battery car book in advance online. We took bycycle and it was fun.

Visit on a week day, do bring water /water bottle , plastic bottles if u return u get refund enquire for it , cycles or walking are best they have battery cycles too ... wait for battery car is too long , they could reintroduce the lion safari... Children park is good ...much crowded in weekends ...plan accordingly 👍

Really good for children's, Entrance Fees: Rs 90 for adult, RS: 50 for kids(above 5 years). Smartphone / camera : RS: 25 Battery Car: Rs: 100 for adult, RS: 50 for kids (Travel & Visiting hours : 50 mins in batter car, main 5 stops will stop, We can see lion, tiger, cheetah, snake, Bear, Hipotomous, Giraffe, Fish, Birds, elephant (will be parked in long distance). On the way without stopping we can see deer, fox, Big Forest Cow, etc.). Bicycle available with per hour rate, charges varying from RS 40 to RS 100 based on cycle model). Food: Tamil Nadu tourism hotel available, Food is good and hygiene. Cost is Varying from RS 70 to RS 200+. Children's Park: Good, majority of items available, Kids feel pretty happy to play here. Parking: charging amount RS 15 for bike, after every one hour Rs: 5 charging.

We took battery car for the zoo ride... it took 45mins to cover the whole zoo. The number of battery car can be increased as the waiting time there was too much. As of now only 7 cars are operated. 12 to 14 people can get in one car. One good thing I liked was all these cars were driven by women. Good initiative..

Earlier it was maintained so well. But now, there is only battery car. You need to wait for 1 hour even on week day.

Zoo well maintained and few animals are really excited to see. But lion and tiger are really not visible and very far. We took car raid and it cost 100 each. Staff are not friendly.

Too much crowd , we waited for 3 hrs in Q line. Management is worst they only collect money, won't care about problems.

Have wide variety of animals and birds but not satisfied with the maintenance of those creatures. But worth a visit with especially kids. I recommend to visit in the morning rather than other times of the day as you need to walk around for long. public holidays or on summer vacation not at all recommended. Drinking water available inside the zoo is really awful.

The zoo is too good..The entry charge is 100..quite expensive...good experience in watching the royal bengal tiger...but walking distance between is too long..

Best place for children

Good place kids and picnics

Loved it

Very good

No words to describe

There is no proper arrangements to line up people's in the ticket counter. Overcrowded line,