Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Wildlife sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is a zoological garden in the capital of Kerala, southern India, with wooded sections, open grass areas, and several lakes spread across the grounds. The enclosures house animals from the Indian subcontinent and from Africa, each laid out to reflect the natural setting of the species it holds.
The Maharaja of Travancore founded this zoo in 1857, making it one of the oldest of its kind in India. Over the following decades the grounds grew in size and welcomed new animal species from different parts of the world.
The zoo sits within Thiruvananthapuram's museum district, where families and school groups spend time observing native animals together. It serves as a place where children from the region get their first close look at wildlife from southern India and beyond.
The zoo is open Tuesday through Sunday and closes on Mondays for maintenance. Paths wind through wooded sections and alongside lakes, so sturdy footwear makes the walk more comfortable, especially during or after rain.
A dedicated section of the zoo holds many snake species, including Indian cobras and king cobras, and supports ongoing reptile research. Visitors can watch through glass panels as these animals move through recreated terrariums, which is a rare opportunity in a zoo setting.
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