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Arignar
Anna Zoological Park, Chennai
This man-made Zoological
Park situated on the outskirts of Chennai Metropolitan was created out of
the Reserved Forests of Vandalur. The forests are of dry deciduous and dry
evergreen scrub type. It was in the year 1855 the first Zoo in India was
established in Chennai; later in 1979 shifted to this 510 Ha. Sprawling
complex. This Zoological park is said to be one of the biggest in South
East Asia. The wild life population are exhibited in a large open moated
island type enclosures with simulated natural environment. More than 170
species of Mammals, Aviaries and reptiles are exhibited. Lion safari
vehicle, Elephant Ride, Battery operated vehicles are some of the
facilities available inside this park.
This park has a rainfall
of about 1400mm average. Nearest airport is Chennai (18 kms); nearest
Railway station is Vandalur (1 km.) and has a city bus terminal. This
Zoological Park could be visited throughout the year. Authority: The
Director, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai.Ph.: 044-402089.
Madras
Crocodile Bank Trust - Nemmeli
This Crocodile Bank has
been established with an aim to protected and conserve the endangered
reptiles such as crocodiles, Alligators etc. Situated 14 kms from
Mamallapuram, this Trust now houses more than six species of
crocodiles.arrangements; 7. Authority: The wild life Warden, DMS Compound,
Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 026, Phone No: 044-4321471.
Viralimalai
This
small town, situated south of Trichy, is bestowed with a large number of
wild peacocks, which roam around the Murugan temple situated here.
Gulf
of Mannar Marine National Park
This is a marine bio
Sphere, running along the coasts of Ramanathapuram and Tuthukudi
(Tuticorin) Districts. The entire Gulf of Mannar abounds in distinguished
marine life covering, 21 Islands and 623 ha. This National Park is full of
coral reefs, Dugong, Turtles, Dolphins and Balano-glossus. Kurasadai
Islands, off mandapam, Boasts of a vast expanse of shallow waters. The
presence of coral reef, flora and fauna here are in their virgin form.
Dolphins could create euphoria to the tourists. Other details: 1. Annual
Rainfall: 900 mm; 2. Air port: Madurai- 150 kms; 3. Rain: Mandapam/
Toothukudi; 4. Accommodation: Hotel at Mandapam: 5. Other facilities;
Boats available; 6. Authority: The Wild Life Warden, Gulf of Mannar,
Marine National Park, 76/1. Madurai Road, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram
District - 623 501, Phone No: 04567 - 20079. Special
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