Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam covers a total land area of 625 acres. It is one of the largest zoos in the country of India. This zoo is located within a natural reserve forest. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, is 4 km away from the railway station on the Mathurawada National Highway. The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park abounds in a wide variety of wild species. This zoological park is divided in various sections where primates, small mammals, reptiles, birds, ungulates and lesser carnivores dwell. The zoo is surrounded by lush green vegetation. It is one of the most crowded tourist spots in Vizag.

The various kinds of primates housed in the zoo are: 
Langur
Rhesus monkeys
Mandrills
Bonnet Monkey
Sacred Baboons
Olive Baboons

The zoo has these species of carnivores:
Lions
Tigers
Jackals
Wolves
Wild Dogs
Hyenas
Jaguars
Panthers
Himalayan Black Bear
Its reptile section holds:
snakes
pythons
tortoises
terrapins
monitor lizards
water monitor lizards

The varied species of birds found here are:

painted storks
peacocks
ducks
love birds
cockateels
grey pelicans
pied horn bills
rosy pelicans
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam is open all through the year for public viewing. Tourists can view this zoo from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening. The view can be reached via railways, airways and roadways.