
Nehru Zoological Park
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
One of Asia's great zoos — 380 acres with drive-through lion and tiger safaris, a nocturnal house and Indian rhino breeding.
Why visit: Safari-scale enclosures without leaving the city.
- ›Lion & tiger safari
- ›Nocturnal animal house
- ›Natural history museum
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Best time
Nov–Feb
Entry fee
~₹60 + safari
Hours
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mon)
Est. budget
₹200–600
Duration
Half day
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