Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర జంతు ప్రదర్శనశాల
One of the largest zoos in India by area, set in the forests of the Seven Hills and known for its mythology-themed enclosures and large big cats.
The zoo covers about 22 square kilometers and borders the mountain forests of Sri Venkateswara National Park. Its enclosures are arranged by animals associated with deities in Indian mythology. It keeps tigers, lions, leopards, Indian bison, herds of deer and many bird species. Electric vehicles and bicycles can be rented inside the park. Tickets cost about 50 to 100 rupees, and the zoo is closed on Tuesdays. It lies on the road to Chandragiri, about 7 km from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram
- Alipiri Footpath (Alipiri Mettu)
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple
- ISKCON Tirupati (Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir)
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Srivari Padalu
- Sri Venkateswara Museum, Tirumala