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	==See also==		==See also==
	~~{{Portal\|Animals\|Hyderabad}}~~
	* [[Biodiversity park, Hyderabad]]		* [[Biodiversity park, Hyderabad]]
	* [[Hyderabad Botanical Garden]]		* [[Hyderabad Botanical Garden]]

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	The zoo occupies {{convert\|380\|acre}} and is adjacent to the {{convert\|600\|acre\|adj=on}} [[Mir Alam Tank]]. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the [[Indian rhino]], [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[Leopard\|panther]], [[gaur]], [[Indian elephant]], [[slender loris]], [[pythonidae\|python]], as well as [[deer]], [[antelope]]s and [[bird]]s. The {{convert\|600\|acre\|adj=on}} Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.<ref name='meramaal'>{{cite web \|title=Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad {{!}} Zoo Hyderabad {{!}} Hyderabad Zoo \|url=https://www.wiki.meramaal.com/2018/09/18/nehru-zoological-park-hyderabad/ \|website=meramaal.com}}</ref>		The zoo occupies {{convert\|380\|acre}} and is adjacent to the {{convert\|600\|acre\|adj=on}} [[Mir Alam Tank]]. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the [[Indian rhino]], [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[Leopard\|panther]], [[gaur]], [[Indian elephant]], [[slender loris]], [[pythonidae\|python]], as well as [[deer]], [[antelope]]s and [[bird]]s. The {{convert\|600\|acre\|adj=on}} Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.<ref name='meramaal'>{{cite web \|title=Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad {{!}} Zoo Hyderabad {{!}} Hyderabad Zoo \|url=https://www.wiki.meramaal.com/2018/09/18/nehru-zoological-park-hyderabad/ \|website=meramaal.com}}</ref>

	The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors are at the zoo. This exhibit includes [[Common chimpanzee\|chimpanzee]], [[giraffe]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/zoo-finding-a-mate-for-chimp-suzi-giraffe-tsunami-wont-be-lonely-too/articleshow/60181838.cms\|title=chimpanzee at Nehru Zoological Park}}</ref> [[fruit bat]]s, [[slender loris]], [[slow loris]], [[civet]]s, [[leopard cat]]s, [[hedgehog]]s, [[barn owl]]s, [[mottled wood owl]]s, [[Scotopelia\|fishing owls]], and [[great horned owl]]s.~~<ref name="zoo_nocturnal"/>~~ There is also an aquarium, dino park, butterfly park and tortoise house. Since 2014, the zoo is running a adoption program; under which people and corporates can adopt an animal or entire enclosure, paying money for their upkeep.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Hyderabad zoo's 'adopt an animal' scheme finds takers\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/hyderabad-zoos-adopt-an-animal-scheme-finds-takers/article24044845.ece}}</ref>		The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors are at the zoo. This exhibit includes [[Common chimpanzee\|chimpanzee]], [[giraffe]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/zoo-finding-a-mate-for-chimp-suzi-giraffe-tsunami-wont-be-lonely-too/articleshow/60181838.cms\|title=chimpanzee at Nehru Zoological Park}}</ref> [[fruit bat]]s, [[slender loris]], [[slow loris]], [[civet]]s, [[leopard cat]]s, [[hedgehog]]s, [[barn owl]]s, [[mottled wood owl]]s, [[Scotopelia\|fishing owls]], and [[great horned owl]]s. There is also an aquarium, dino park, butterfly park and tortoise house. Since 2014, the zoo is running a adoption program; under which people and corporates can adopt an animal or entire enclosure, paying money for their upkeep.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Hyderabad zoo's 'adopt an animal' scheme finds takers\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/hyderabad-zoos-adopt-an-animal-scheme-finds-takers/article24044845.ece}}</ref>

	==Attractions==		==Attractions==
	The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area where animals such as [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[sloth bear]] etc. are housed.~~<ref name="zoo_safaris"/>~~ The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum and a train.<ref name="clickindia"/>		The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area where animals such as [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[sloth bear]] etc. are housed. The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum and a train.<ref name="clickindia"/>

	==Conservation==		==Conservation==
	Several animals are bred in the zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.~~<ref name="zoo_overview"/>~~ In order boost captive breeding of [[vultures]] at the zoo the state [[forest]] dept has requested [[Maharashtra]] for 10 of these critically endangered [[birds]].<ref>{{cite web \|title= To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/to-boost-captive-breeding-t-wants-10-vultures-from-maha/articleshow/70199250.cms}}</ref>		Several animals are bred in the zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population. In order boost captive breeding of [[vultures]] at the zoo the state [[forest]] dept has requested [[Maharashtra]] for 10 of these critically endangered [[birds]].<ref>{{cite web \|title= To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/to-boost-captive-breeding-t-wants-10-vultures-from-maha/articleshow/70199250.cms}}</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist \|refs=		{{Reflist \|refs=

	~~<ref name="zoo_overview">~~
	~~{{cite web~~
	~~\|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/About_the_Zoo/Zoo_Overview~~
	~~\|title=Zoo Overview~~
	~~\|work=hyderabadzoo.in~~
	~~\|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo~~
	~~\|access-date=30 January 2010~~
	~~}}</ref>~~

	~~<ref name="zoo_safaris">~~
	~~{{cite web~~
	~~\|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Safaris~~
	~~\|title=Safaris~~
	~~\|work=hyderabadzoo.in~~
	~~\|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo~~
	~~\|access-date=30 January 2010~~
	~~}}</ref>~~

	~~<ref name="zoo_nocturnal">~~
	~~{{cite web~~
	~~\|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/animallist/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Nocturnals_and_Rodents~~
	~~\|title=Nocturnals and Rodents~~
	~~\|work=hyderabadzoo.in~~
	~~\|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo~~
	~~\|access-date=30 January 2010~~
	~~}}</ref>~~

	<ref name="cza_list">		<ref name="cza_list">
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*{{Commons category-inline}}		*{{Commons category-inline}}
	*{{Official website}}

	{{Zoos of India}}		{{Zoos of India}}

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	'''Nehru Zoological Park''' (also known as '''Hyderabad Zoo''' or '''Zoo Park''') is a [[zoo]] located near [[Mir Alam Tank]] in [[Hyderabad, India\|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad.<ref name="indiatimes1"~~/> Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.<ref name='meramaal'~~/>		'''Nehru Zoological Park''' (also known as '''Hyderabad Zoo''' or '''Zoo Park''') is a [[zoo]] located near [[Mir Alam Tank]] in [[Hyderabad, India\|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad.<ref name="indiatimes1"/>

	==History==		==History==
	Nehru Zoological Park, was		Nehru Zoological Park's construction was started on 26 October 1959 and opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Park is run by forest department, [[Government of Telangana]], and is named after the first [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Nehru\|Jawaharlal Nehru]].
	~~dated~~ on 26 October 1959 and opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Park is run by forest department, [[Government of Telangana]], and is named after the first [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Nehru\|Jawaharlal Nehru]].

	==Animals and exhibits==		==Animals and exhibits==
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	==Conservation==		==Conservation==
	Several animals are bred in the zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.<ref name="zoo_overview"/> In order boost captive breeding of [[vultures]] at the zoo the state [[forest]] dept has requested [[Maharashtra]] for 10 of these critically endangered [[birds]].		Several animals are bred in the zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.<ref name="zoo_overview"/> In order boost captive breeding of [[vultures]] at the zoo the state [[forest]] dept has requested [[Maharashtra]] for 10 of these critically endangered [[birds]].<ref>{{cite web \|title= To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/to-boost-captive-breeding-t-wants-10-vultures-from-maha/articleshow/70199250.cms}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|title= To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/to-boost-captive-breeding-t-wants-10-vultures-from-maha/articleshow/70199250.cms}}</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	File:Hyd Zoo - Tiger Entering Water.jpg\|Asian Tiger		File:Hyd Zoo - Tiger Entering Water.jpg\|Asian Tiger
	File:Wild Buffalo at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.JPG\|Indian Gaur		File:Wild Buffalo at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.JPG\|Indian Gaur
	File:~~Cheetah~~ at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.~~JPG~~\|Leopard		File:Leopard at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.jpg\|Leopard
	File:Bear 1.JPG\|Sunbear at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad		File:Bear 1.JPG\|Sunbear at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad
	File:JiMkalu1.JPG\|Deer		File:JiMkalu1.JPG\|Deer

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'''Nehru Zoological Park''' (also known as '''Hyderabad Zoo''' or '''Zoo Park''') is a [[zoo]] located near [[Mir Alam Tank]] in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.<ref name='meramaal'/>

==History==
Nehru Zoological Park, was
dated on 26 October 1959 and opened to the public on 6 October 1963. The Park is run by forest department, [[Government of Telangana]], and is named after the first [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Nehru|Jawaharlal Nehru]].

==Animals and exhibits==
The zoo occupies {{convert|380|acre}} and is adjacent to the {{convert|600|acre|adj=on}} [[Mir Alam Tank]]. Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the [[Indian rhino]], [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[Leopard|panther]], [[gaur]], [[Indian elephant]], [[slender loris]], [[pythonidae|python]], as well as [[deer]], [[antelope]]s and [[bird]]s. The {{convert|600|acre|adj=on}} Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.<ref name='meramaal'>{{cite web |title=Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad {{!}} Zoo Hyderabad {{!}} Hyderabad Zoo |url=https://www.wiki.meramaal.com/2018/09/18/nehru-zoological-park-hyderabad/ |website=meramaal.com}}</ref>

The nocturnal house at the zoo artificially reverses night and day for the animals so that nocturnal animals are active while visitors are at the zoo. This exhibit includes [[Common chimpanzee|chimpanzee]], [[giraffe]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/zoo-finding-a-mate-for-chimp-suzi-giraffe-tsunami-wont-be-lonely-too/articleshow/60181838.cms|title=chimpanzee at Nehru Zoological Park}}</ref> [[fruit bat]]s, [[slender loris]], [[slow loris]], [[civet]]s, [[leopard cat]]s, [[hedgehog]]s, [[barn owl]]s, [[mottled wood owl]]s, [[Scotopelia|fishing owls]], and [[great horned owl]]s.<ref name="zoo_nocturnal"/> There is also an aquarium, dino park, butterfly park and tortoise house. Since 2014, the zoo is running a adoption program; under which people and corporates can adopt an animal or entire enclosure, paying money for their upkeep.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hyderabad zoo's 'adopt an animal' scheme finds takers|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/hyderabad-zoos-adopt-an-animal-scheme-finds-takers/article24044845.ece}}</ref>

==Attractions==
The zoo runs multiple safari trips each day through the safari area where animals such as [[Asiatic lion]], [[Bengal tiger]], [[sloth bear]] etc. are housed.<ref name="zoo_safaris"/> The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day. Other attractions include a natural history museum and a train.<ref name="clickindia"/>

==Conservation==
Several animals are bred in the zoo have been rehabilitated in various deer parks and sanctuaries to restock the depleted natural population.<ref name="zoo_overview"/> In order boost captive breeding of [[vultures]] at the zoo the state [[forest]] dept has requested [[Maharashtra]] for 10 of these critically endangered [[birds]].
<ref>{{cite web |title= To boost captive breeding, Telangana wants 10 vultures from Maharashtra|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/to-boost-captive-breeding-t-wants-10-vultures-from-maha/articleshow/70199250.cms}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Hyd Zoo - Tiger Alert in Water.jpg|Asian Tiger walks in water
File:Hyd Zoo - Two Tortoises.jpg|Hyd Zoo - Two Tortoises
File:Hyd Zoo - Lion relaxing - Lioness Alert.jpg|Hyd Zoo - Lion relaxing - Lioness Alert
File:Hyd Zoo - Tiger Entering Water.jpg|Asian Tiger
File:Wild Buffalo at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.JPG|Indian Gaur
File:Cheetah at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad.JPG|Leopard
File:Bear 1.JPG|Sunbear at Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad
File:JiMkalu1.JPG|Deer
File:White_Tiger_heading_for_a_Chill_Out.jpg|White Tiger.
</gallery>

==See also==
{{Portal|Animals|Hyderabad}}
* [[Biodiversity park, Hyderabad]]
* [[Hyderabad Botanical Garden]]

==References==
{{Reflist |refs=

<ref name="zoo_overview">
{{cite web
|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/About_the_Zoo/Zoo_Overview
|title=Zoo Overview
|work=hyderabadzoo.in
|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo
|access-date=30 January 2010
}}</ref>

<ref name="zoo_safaris">
{{cite web
|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/template/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Safaris
|title=Safaris
|work=hyderabadzoo.in
|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo
|access-date=30 January 2010
}}</ref>

<ref name="zoo_nocturnal">
{{cite web
|url=http://www.hyderabadzoo.in/hz/animallist/Zoo_Exhibits_and_Safaris/Nocturnals_and_Rodents
|title=Nocturnals and Rodents
|work=hyderabadzoo.in
|publisher=Hyderabad Zoo
|access-date=30 January 2010
}}</ref>

<ref name="cza_list">
{{ZooOrg|cza|zoos|accessdate=4 July 2011}}
</ref>

<ref name="indiatimes1">
{{Cite news
|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-04/hyderabad/28240903_1_hyderabad-zoo-nehru-zoological-park-forest-land
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104134855/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-04/hyderabad/28240903_1_hyderabad-zoo-nehru-zoological-park-forest-land
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=4 November 2012
|title=Is Hyderabad zoo being shifted?
|date=4 December 2010
|work=[[The Times of India]]
|access-date=30 January 2010
}}</ref>

<ref name="clickindia">
{{cite web
|url=http://hyderabad.clickindia.com/travel/nehruzoologicalpark.html
|title=Nehru Zoological Park
|work=clickindia.com
|publisher=ClickIndia
|access-date=30 January 2010
}}</ref>

}}

==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline}}
*{{Official website}}

{{Zoos of India}}

{{Hyderabad topics}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Zoos in Telangana]]
[[Category:Culture of Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Tourism in Telangana]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Parks in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials to Jawaharlal Nehru]]
[[Category:1963 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Zoos established in 1963]]