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Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Chennai has the pride of having the first Zoo in India. This Zoo was created in the year 1855 and was shifted from then Madras city to Vandalur reserve forest. Few years later by 1979 a renovated new Zoo was established in an area of 510 ha housing more than 170 kinds of species.

The Zoo is wide with all basic needs for the animals. It has dryevergreen forest, undulating plain, Dry Island, hidden walls, caves, lush forests and sufficient water bodies.

There are separate places for every animal, reptile, birds, and other creatures. There is also separate lane for visitors. This Zoo is well maintained and attracts lots of visitors every day. All the animal and birds here are well fed and well treated.

The main objective of this Zoo is to create a better living atmosphere for the animals, and save them from extinction. It also focuses in creating awareness among the public about the wildlife.