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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Introduction
Located in the Western Ghats, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park was established in 1977 with an aim to conserve the endangered species of animals, reptiles and birds and conduct wildlife research.
Stretching over an area of 635 acres, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is one of the most popular tourist locations in Andhra Pradesh. Different species of wildlife is found in this zoological park. It boasts of housing 400 different species of animals. 
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Some of the animals inhabiting the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park are Rhesus Monkey
, Bonnet Monkey, Mandrills, Olive Baboons and Sacred Baboons. Other animals
like Panthers, Tigers, Lions, Pumas and Jaguars and lesser carnivores, like
Wolves, Jackals, Wild dogs and Hyenas are also seen in the sanctuary.
The avian population of the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park includes Grey Pelicans, Rosy
Pelicans, and Pied Horn bills, Painted Storks, Peacocks, Ducks, Budgerigars and Cockatiels.
Some species of reptiles living in the wildlife reserve are Pythons, Snakes, Land Tortoises, Marine Turtle, Starred Tortoise, Terrapins and Water Monitor Lizards. Photography charges are applicable separately.
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