Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM (closed on mondays)
Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours approximately
Tickets: Online and offline tickets
Nearest Railway Station: Trivandrum Central Railway Station, 4 km away.
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 6 km away.
Nearest Bus Stop: Trivandrum Bus Stop, 3 km away.
The Thiruvananthapuram Zoological Park, established in 1859 by the Maharaja of Travancore, spans 30 acres. Being one of the top places to visit in Thiruvananthapuram, it draws approximately 14 lakhs visitors annually with its rich history and diverse wildlife.
With over 1,025 animals, the zoo houses a variety of reptiles like Green Anacondas, Spectacled Caimans, and King Cobras. You can spot herbivores such as Rhinoceroses, Hippopotamuses, and Blackbucks as well as carnivores like Lions, Bengal Tigers, and Hyenas. Additionally, there are some water birds like Pelicans and Painted Storks, exotic birds like Macaws and Palm Cockatoos, along with an aquarium.
The complex also includes the Napier Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery, renowned for their Indo-Saracenic architecture, Gothic roofs, and minarets. These landmarks house a rich collection of artistic, cultural, and antique treasures. They feature Travancore paintings alongside masterpieces from the Mughal, Rajput, Bengal, Rajasthani, and Tanjore schools of art.
