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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}}


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