Parks
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
- Entry fee
- ₹50
- Best time to visit
- October–March; morning
- From RK Beach
- 10 km
- Travel time
- 25 min by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
One of India’s larger zoos, set in forested hills between the highway and the sea.
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park spreads over more than 600 acres of forested hills between the national highway and Beach Road. It is one of the larger zoos in India and a favourite family day out.
Around 80 species are kept in large enclosures that follow the natural terrain: big cats, elephants, bears, crocodiles and gharials, deer and many birds. A walk-through butterfly park is a highlight for children.
The full circuit is long, so battery vehicles are available. Animals are most active in the first hours after opening.
Highlights
- Large naturalistic enclosures
- Butterfly park
- Gharials and estuarine crocodiles
- Battery vehicles for the long circuit
Things to do
- Arrive at opening time to see active animals
- Visit the butterfly park
- Take a battery car around the circuit
Safety notes
- Do not feed or tease animals.
- Carry water; the circuit is long and hilly.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsAvailable
- Food stallsAvailable
- Wheelchair accessAvailable
How to reach
- Bus: Buses to Zoo / Yendada on NH-16; a second gate is on Beach Road.
- Auto: Autos to either gate.
- Cab / car: Parking at the gates.
- Train: Visakhapatnam Junction is about 12 km away.
Yendada, NH-16, Visakhapatnam 530040
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