Arignar Anna Zoological Park · Vandalur, Chennai

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Wildlife.
Closer to
Nature.

Discover extraordinary animals, explore the natural world, and be part of a future where wildlife thrives.

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About

A Living Landscape for Wildlife

Arignar Anna Zoological Park is the first zoo established in India, in 1855. It works on conservation breeding of rare and endangered animals, veterinary care and conservation education.

1855
Year established
602
Hectares
82%
Management score*
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Lush green canopy forest tunnel path Bengal Tiger resting on branch
🐾 Bengal Tiger on the branch
Animals

Meet the Wild

Discover the remarkable animals that call the zoo home.

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Tiger
Tiger
Giraffe
Giraffe
Lion Tailed Macaque
Lion Tailed Macaque
Elephant
Elephant
Gorilla
Gorilla
Flamingo
Flamingo
Tiger
Tiger
Giraffe
Giraffe
Lion Tailed Macaque
Lion Tailed Macaque
Elephant
Elephant
Gorilla
Gorilla
Flamingo
Flamingo
Tiger
Tiger
Giraffe
Giraffe
Lion Tailed Macaque
Lion Tailed Macaque
Elephant
Elephant
Gorilla
Gorilla
Flamingo
Flamingo
Ticket Booking

4 Easy Steps To Buy a Ticket!

Everything a first-time visitor needs, in one place.

Opening hours

All days 9am to 5pm except Tuesdays.

4 Easy Steps: Login into Site, Choose Date & Time, Pay For It, Download Your Ticket
Live Stream

Wildlife, Live from the Zoo

Observe animal behavior and discover wildlife from wherever you are.

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Adoption

Make a Difference for Wildlife

Support the care and well-being of the animals at our zoo. Adoption is a contribution to their care. It does not give ownership of a wild animal.

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Bengal Tiger

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Asian Elephant animal profile

Asian Elephant

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News & Events

What's Happening at the Zoo

International Tiger Day
Day Celebration

International Tiger Day

Jul 29th - Jul 29, 2026

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JUL 29
Day Celebration

International Tiger Day

Jul 29th - Jul 29, 2026

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JUL 29
Day Celebration

International Tiger Day

Jul 29th - Jul 29, 2026

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Mobile Application

Take the Zoo Experience With You

Access the zoo's mobile experience and visitor information on the go.

Download Vandalur Zoo App ↗

Store links and QR code appear once the official app pages are connected.

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AAZP Zoo Open Hours and Swinging Monkey

Open 9 am to 5 pm.
Closed Tuesdays.

Book online to skip the queue. Add a battery vehicle for the long trail,
and a camera pass if you're shooting.