A Visit to Nandankanan Zoo

Zoo cum botanical garden of Nandankanan covers an area of four travels mag hundred hectares. The zoo came up way back in 1960. The vicinity is part of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in view that 2009. The Garden of Heavens could be very close to to the capital city of Orissa, Bhubaneswar.

Nandankanan Park is close to Kanjia Lake. Since the arrival of animals on the park, the Lake too has grow to be a famous tourist spot. Both these locations provide a brilliant recreational revel in.

First tiger got here to the vicinity from Calcutta in 1964. African lions, Puma and Mugger Crocodiles got here at the side of the tiger. The traffic to the region enjoy viewing many species of mammals, birds and reptiles around the region. The woodland is famous as a breeding ground for white tigers. Many endangered species of Nilgiri langur, Mouse deer, Sangal lion-tailed macaque and Indian crocodiles can be seen across the vicinity. The zoo has a lovely collection of freshwater fishes in its excellent Aquaria.

Apart from its Aquaria, the park is famous for its Reptile Park in which one comes throughout lizards, snakes, crocodiles and turtles.

Orchid House on the zoo has a lovely array of orchids to be viewed and enjoyed.

Zoo stays open to visitors from 7.30 inside the morning to 5.30 in the nighttime from April to September. From October to March touring hours are eight in the morning to five in the nighttime. For everyday maintenance work, the region stays near site visitors on Mondays.

A nominal rate of Rs.20/ is to be paid by using an Indian grownup as an access price. Foreign visitors need to pay Rs.100/. Physically impaired human beings get loose admission to the vicinity.

One can live at a traveller cottage at Nandankanan on paying Rs.Three hundred/. A live on the area is an exciting folks who love photography. Photography is permitted at specific charge towards nevertheless cameras, virtual still cameras, video cameras and film cameras.