Arignar Anna Zoological Park (abbreviated AAZP), also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, is in the southwestern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the Chennai Central and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Chennai Airport.Established in 1855, it is the first public zoo in India. 1979 – Vandalur Zoo was shifted into the Vandalur Forest Reserve Area by the Forest Department of Tamil Nadu. 1989 – Reptile house was opened to the public. CHENNAI: Ashwini, the 28-year-old female elephant used for jumbo safaris at the Arignar Anna Zoological park in Vandalur, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Zoo administration increased the Vandalur zoo ticket prices. You can choose Vandalur Zoo Safari and it takes around 1 hour. Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) is one of the modern and scientifically managed zoos spread over an area of 602 hectares (1,490 acres), including a 92.45-hectare (228.4-acre) rescue and rehabilitation centre, the park is the largest Zoological park of the country located at Vandalur, Chennai.

Vandalur zoo, located 31 km from the city, is the first public zoo in India.

Download the app and watch the Animals live from Vandalur Zoo Mudumalai is the only sanctuary that organises elephant safari rides in the state.

It is affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India.

1985 – The zoo was inaugurated and re-opened to the public in its new expanded avatar. Vandalur Zoo Entry Fee 2020.

It is loaded with almost all important animals like lion, tiger, monkeys, white tiger, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, crocodiles, giraffe, elephant, birds, reptiles, fish and some rare species too.

Vandalur zoo lion Safari takes half an hour of time. 2008 – Elephant safari was started in the zoo. Vandalur Zoo entrance fee was revised recently.

Chennai's first zoo is established in the year of 1855 which was then shifted to Vandalur in the year of 1979. Zoo battery cars are available throughout the day.