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{{Infobox zoo<br />
|zoo_name = State Museum & Zoo, Thrissur<br />
|logo =<br />
|logo_caption =<br />
|image = Thrissur Museum and zoo - Dec2011- 0215.JPG<br />
|image_caption = Entrance of Thrissur Zoo<br />
|location = [[Thrissur]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]<br />
|date_opened = 1885<ref name="kuchbhi"/><br />
|date_closed =<br />
|coordinates = {{Coord|10.529965|76.2227529|type:landmark_scale:2500|display=it}}<br />
|area = {{Convert|13.5|acre}}<ref name="thrissurkerala"/><br />
|num_species =<br />
|num_animals =<br />
|largest_tank_vol =<br />
|total_tank_vol =<br />
|annual_visitors = 2,000 (Per day)<br />
<ref>{{cite web <br />
|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Thrissur-zoo-buys-emus-to-pull-in-crowds/articleshow/11761311.cms<br />
|title=Thrissur zoo buys emus to pull in crowds<br />
|publisher=Times of India<br />
|access-date=2012-02-05}}</ref><br />
|members = [[Central Zoo Authority of India|CZA]]<ref name="cza_list"/><br />
|exhibits = Wildlife<br />
|website = {{URL|http://www.keralamuseumandzoo.org}}<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Thrissur Museum and zoo - Dec2011- 0218.JPG|thumb|right|State Museum building inside the Zoo compound]]<br />
[[File:Thrissur Zoo War Monument.jpg|thumb|right|War Monument in front of state museum inside the Zoo compound]]<br />
'''Thrissur Zoo''' or State Museum & Zoo, Thrissur (formerly the '''Trichur Zoo''') is a {{convert|13.5|acre|sing=on}} zoo that opened in 1885 in a small area called [[Chembukkavu]], in the heart of [[Thrissur]] City, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is one of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region. The Thrissur Zoo is {{Convert|2|km|mi}} from the Thrissur City center and is open from 10:00 AM till 5:15 PM, except on Mondays. Being one of the two Zoological Parks in the state of Kerala, it sees many visitors on a regular basis. Still and video cameras are allowed in the park for a small fee.<br />
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==Exhibits==<br />
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The zoo includes a Zoological Garden, Botanical Garden, Art Museum, and Natural History Museum in its compound.<br />
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==Animals==<br />
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Wildlife at the Thrissur zoo includes [[tiger]]s, [[deer]]s, [[lion]]s, [[sloth bear]]s, [[monkey]]s, [[hippopotamus]], [[camel]]s, [[cobra]]s, [[Bungarus|krait]]s, [[viper (animal)|viper]]s, [[rat snake]]s, pink [[flamingo]]s, [[gayal|mithun]] of the north-eastern hills, and [[lion-tailed macaque]]s. There is also a special building which houses snakes.<br />
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==Birds==<br />
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Different types of birds [[peacock]], [[Pelican]], [[Parrot]], [[Hornbill]] and [[Crane (bird)|Crane]] are in Thrissur Zoo.<br />
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==Resting places==<br />
Two beautiful niches with majestic seating are arranged for senior citizens who can take rest while their children and grandchildren enjoy the sprawling zoo campus.<br />
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==The future==<br />
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A new home for the zoo is being constructed in nearby [[Puthur, Thrissur|Puthur]], and will expand the size of the zoo from its current {{Convert|13.5|acre}} to {{Convert|306|acre}}. The new zoo will be close to the [[Peechi Dam]], [[Kerala Forest Research Institute]], [[Kerala Agricultural University]] College of Forestry, and College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.<ref name="thehindu"/><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Thrissur Zoo.jpg|Murals<br />
File:Lion Thrissur Zoo2.JPG|Asiatic Lion<br />
File:Pelican in thrissur zoo.jpg|Pink Pelican<br />
File:Purple Heron Thrissur.JPG|Purple Heron<br />
File:Porcupine Thrissur zoo.JPG|Porcupine<br />
File:Indian peafowl Thrissur zoo.JPG|Indian peafowl<br />
</gallery><br />
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==Notes==<br />
{{Reflist |refs=<br />
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https://www.tourtokeralam.com/thrissur-zoo-entry-timings/<br />
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<ref name="cza_list"><br />
{{ZooOrg|cza|zoos|accessdate=5 July 2011}}<br />
</ref><br />
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<ref name="kuchbhi"><br />
{{Cite web<br />
|url = http://www.kuchbhi.com/india/61-articles/258-list-of-zoos-in-india-from-1800-until-now.html<br />
|title = List of Zoos in India, from 1800 until now<br />
|work = kuchbhi.com<br />
|publisher = Kuchbhi<br />
|access-date = 4 July 2011<br />
|url-status = dead<br />
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111021205725/http://kuchbhi.com/india/61-articles/258-list-of-zoos-in-india-from-1800-until-now.html<br />
|archive-date = 21 October 2011<br />
}}</ref><br />
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<ref name="thrissurkerala"><br />
{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.thrissurkerala.com/tourist/zoo.html<br />
|title=State Museum and Zoo<br />
|work=thrissurkerala.com<br />
|publisher=ThrissurKerala.com<br />
|access-date=14 May 2011<br />
}}</ref><br />
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<ref name="thehindu"><br />
{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article468503.ece<br />
|title=Thrissur zoo to have modern facilities<br />
|work=thehindu.com<br />
|date=6 June 2010<br />
|publisher=The Hindu<br />
|access-date=14 May 2011<br />
}}</ref><br />
}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{commons category|Thrissur Zoo}}<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091128084509/http://www.cza.nic.in/index.html Official website of: "Central Zoo Authority of India" (CZA), Government of India]<br />
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{{Tourist attractions in Thrissur}}<br />
{{Tourism in Kerala|state=collapsed}}<br />
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[[Category:Zoos in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Parks in Thrissur]]<br />
[[Category:1885 establishments in India]]<br />
[[Category:Zoos established in 1885]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Thrissur]]<br />
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