VOC park and zoo

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{{Infobox zoo
| zoo_name = V O Chidambaranar park and zoo
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| image = VOCFountain.jpg
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| image_caption = VOC park
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| location = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| area = {{Convert|4.5|acre|abbr=on}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|11.005718|76.970914|type:landmark_region:IN-TN|display=inline,title}}
| num_animals = 543<ref name=speciesVOCTN>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/new-arrivals-at-voc-park-zoo/article5018730.ece|title=New arrivals at VOC Park Zoo |access-date=28 March 2015}}</ref>
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| members = [[Central Zoo Authority of India|CZA]]
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| website = {{URL|http://coimbatore.nic.in/tourism.html}}
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'''V O Chidambaranar park and zoo''' (abbreviated '''VOC park''') is a [[zoo|zoological garden]] and amusement park located in [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. As of 2013, the park houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54 reptiles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/zoo-animal-adoption-programme-in-coimbatore-draws-a-blank/article6262909.ece|title=Zoo animal adoption programme in Coimbatore draws a blank|last=Madhavan|first=Karthik|date=2014-07-30|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> The park is named after freedom fighter [[V O Chidambaram Pillai]] and is managed by [[Coimbatore city Corporation]].

==Park and grounds==
[[File:VOCBirds.jpg|thumb|200px|upright=1.1|Pelicans at the zoo]]
There is a park, children's play area and ground associated with the zoo. The park also has a toy train, Jurassic Park and aquarium. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/plans-on-to-revamp-voc-park/article6534951.ece|title=Plans on to revamp VOC Park|date=2014-10-26|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> The grounds are used for conducting fairs and events including the annual Independence day and Republic day celebrations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/republic-day-celebrated-with-pomp-gaiety/article6825052.ece|title=Republic Day celebrated with pomp, gaiety|date=2015-01-27|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> The park has over 200 species of trees including [[Sandalwood]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/two-sandalwood-trees-felled-in-voc-park/article6337107.ece|title=Two sandalwood trees felled in VOC Park|date=2014-08-21|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> A [[rosy pelican]] [[hatchling]] was born in the zoo after 14 yrs, this species is known to have a low fertility rate. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-zoo-welcomes-rosy-pelican-hatchling-after-14-years/article29095417.ece|title=Coimbatore Corporation Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14 years}}</ref>
==Opening Timing==
The park opened from 4.00PM To 7.30PM on weekdays and 10.00AM to 7.30PM on weekends. Tuesday is Holiday. The zoo is currently temporarily closed for visitors.

==Exhibits==
The park has 29 species of mammals, birds including rosy pelican, [[Sarus Crane]], [[Adjutant Stork]], [[night heron]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-zoo-welcomes-rosy-pelican-hatchling-after-14-years/article29095417.ece|title=Coimbatore Corporation Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14 years}}</ref> and reptiles.<ref name=speciesVOCTN>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}</ref>

Animals at the park as of 31 March 2017 include:<ref name=speciesVOCTN>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Group
! Number of species
! Number of animals
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| [[Mammal]]s || 07 || 96
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| [[Bird]]s || 16 || 381
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| [[Reptile]]s || 06 || 66
|- class="sortbottom"
| Total || 29 || 543
|}

==Gallery==
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File:Voc1.jpg
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White ibis voc park cjb.jpg|White ibis in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
White pelican and crane voc park cjb.jpg|Great white pelican and white necked stork in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Goose voc park cjb.jpg|Goose in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Peacock voc park cjb.jpg|Peacock in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Mugger crocodile voc park cjb.jpg|Mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Baby mugger crocodile voc park cjb.jpg|Baby mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Civet voc park cjb.jpg|Civet in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Sambar deer voc park cjb.jpg|Male Sambar deer in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
</gallery>
</div>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Coimbatore}}

[[Category:Amusement parks in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Coimbatore]]
[[Category:Zoos in Tamil Nadu]]

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