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{{Infobox zoo<br />
|zoo_name= Kakatiya Zoo Park<br />
|logo=<br />
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|image=Asiatic Lioness in Gir Forest.jpg<br />
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|image_caption=Lion in Kakatiya Zoological Park, Warangal<br />
|date_opened= 1985<br />
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|location= [[Hanamkonda]], [[Warangal district|Warangal]], [[Telangana]]<br />
|area= 47.5 acres<br />
|coordinates={{Coord|17|59|34|N|79|33|32|E|type:landmark|display=it}}<br />
|num_animals= 405<br />
|num_species= 41<br />
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|members=[[Central Zoo Authority of India|CZA]]<br />
|website={{URL|http://kakatiyazoologicalpark.com/}}<br />
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'''Kakatiya Zoological Park''' (also known as '''Warangal Vana Vignana Kendram''' or '''Warangal Zoo''') is a [[zoo]] situated in [[Hanamkonda]], [[Warangal Urban district|Warangal]] of [[Telangana]], [[India]].<ref><br />
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==History==<br />
Warangal District Administration has constructed the zoo to protect and preserve the sanctity of nature. It was opened for public in 1985.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/kakatiya-zoo-likely-to-get-tigers-or-lions|title=Kakatiya Zoo likely to get tigers or lions|first=AuthorP Laxma|last=Reddy|newspaper=[[Telangana Today]]|access-date=19 December 2018}}</ref> The zoo serves as both the educational and entertainment center.<br />
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The [[Central Zoo Authority of India]] has ordered to convert the zoo into a national zoological park in 2010, and was planned to do by 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2012/mar/01/warangal-zoo-to-become-national-park-344797.html|title=Warangal zoo to become National Park|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=19 December 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Animals and exhibits==<br />
The zoo is located on a 50-acre area, and contains a variety of species of birds, animals and reptiles. A few of those include [[Bear]], [[Leopard]], [[deer]], [[Asian black bear|black bear]], [[Ostrich]], [[peacock]]s, [[Jungle cat|cat jungle]], [[tortoise]], [[Rhea (bird)|rheas]], [[Columbidae|pigeons]], [[golden jackal]] and [[crocodile]]s. Zoo also has a butterfly park.<br />
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==Transport==<br />
A very good transport facility is available to the zoo. Including [[Telangana State Road Transport Corporation|TSRTC]], many private services provide the means of transport. The nearest railway station is {{rws|Kazipet Junction}}, which is 7&nbsp;km away from the zoo.<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Zoos of India}}<br />
{{Warangal topics|state=expanded}}<br />
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[[Category:Zoos in Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:Warangal Urban district]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Warangal]]<br />
[[Category:Zoos established in 1985]]<br />
[[Category:1985 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]</div>>BrownHairedGirl