Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala India

Thiruvananthapuram zoo which was established by Travancore King in the year 1857 covers a total area of 55 acres. It is a well designed zoo and is one of the oldest zoo in the country. There are about 82 species of animals from all over the world. Some of the indigenous species of varieties include lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard etc. Besides these there are also reptiles, aviary house and poisonous snakes. There is also a botanical garden inside the zoo.

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest in the country, was established as an adjunct to the Museum in 1857 by the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore in order to attract more visitors. The typical iron barred, cement floored, dingy animal cages built in the past still stand as monuments of the royal style and architectural supermacy rather than being proper housing for animals.

The zoo was built with the aim of recreation but then later decided to conserve it. There are a variety of plants and trees in the premise that beautifies the zoo. Carrying plastic materials to the zoo, feeding and teasing the animals, littering in the zoo premise etc are prohibited. This zoological garden is definitely an ideal picnic spot for families.

Thiruvananthapuram zoo is a century and half old being the fifth oldest in India, was set up by the former ruler and king of Travancore, Uthram Thirunal. It is a unique marvelous, with no rival in India for its design and layout. Major attractions include beautiful Victorian-style cages, the lake, the curling pathways, the lawns, and the nearby Top Garden. The zoo inhabits many rare and endangered species with most of them nourished in open enclosures. Almost all types of wild species nurtured here.