Opened in 1987, Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park is actually targeting record books. At 5,532 acres in the Indian pilgrimage city of Tirupati, Asia's largest zoo. It is also officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records for breeding the world's largest leopard, weighing 143 kg!

Shri Venkateswara is committed to environmental initiatives including education, rescue and rehabilitation, and training programs. A zoo safari in a cage car is a testament to their dedication to their natural habitat, where the welfare of wild animals is a top priority. Main exhibits range from peacocks and parrots to samba deer, white tigers, and important animals from Hindu mythology.

Area‎: ‎5,532 acres (2,239 ha)
Location‎: ‎Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Timing: Summer (March to August): 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM | Winter (September to February): 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Major exhibits: Elephant, peafowl, Sambar deer, parakeet, regular leopard, lions, wild boar, white tiger and crocodile, black bear
Date opened‎: ‎1987
Website: https://svzoo.com/

Arinyar Anna Zoological Park is one of the most modern and scientifically managed parks located in Vandalur, Tamil Nadu, India. With an area of 1,265 acres and 2553 species of flora and fauna, it is the second-largest zoo in India. This is the second-largest zoo in the world. It was created with the purpose of becoming a repository for the national fauna. It has also been designated as Tamil Nadu's second wildlife sanctuary, after Mudumalai National Park.

Moreover, Arinyar Anna Zoological Park is one of the most popular picnic spots in Vandalur and is an amazing place to discover the flora and fauna of the region. In addition to having an extensive collection of endemic and exotic animals, here visitors can also experience the wild firsthand with a trip to safari parks where lions and deer can be easily spotted.

Area: 1,265 acres

Location: GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048, India

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM from Wednesday to Monday. Tuesday Closed

No. of animals: 2,302 (2017)

No. of species: 169 (2017)

Date Opened: 1855

Annual visitors‎: ‎1.77 million (2016-2017)

Website: https://www.aazp.in/

Indira Gandhi Zoo is located in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is surrounded on three sides by the Eastern Ghats and on four sides by the Bay of Bengal. It covers an area of 625 acres (253 hectares).

Indira Gandhi Zoo is the third-largest zoo in India and is named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. About 800 species of animals live in the zoo. The zoo has different areas for captive primates, carnivores, small carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates, and birds in their natural habitat.

Land area 625 acres (253 ha)

Land area: 625 acres (253 ha)

Address: near Dairy Farm, Yendada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530040
Timing: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day. | Closed on Monday.
No. of animals 850
No. of species 75

Date opened: 1977

Annual visitors: 10 million

Website: vizagzoo.com

Nandankanan Zoo is a zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, covering a total area of 437 hectares (1080 acres). Founded in 1960, opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It includes Chandaka Forest and Lake Kanza with an area of 54 hectares.

In the year 2000 (after the damage caused by the 1999 Odisha Coastal Supercyclone), significant modernization took place. More than 2.6 million visitors a year visit Nandankanan.

Land area: 437 ha (1,080 acres)

Address: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Timing: April to September (07.30 hrs. to 17.30 hrs.) | October to March (08.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.) | Zoological Park remains closed every Monday
No. of animals 3517 (2019-03-31)

No. of species 157 (2019)

Date opened: 29 December 1960

Annual visitors: 3.2 million

Website: www.nandankanan.org

Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens spreads over 432 acres (175 hectares) in the northeast region. The zoo is located in the Hengrabari Conservation Forest in Guwahati, India. The zoo has approximately 895 animals, birds and reptiles and nearly 113 species of animals and birds from all over the world.

Over the years, Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens has grown and expanded to include attractive exotic animals such as African chimpanzees, white rhinos, black rhinos, zebras, ostriches, and giraffes. Cougars, jaguars, llamas in South America, and kangaroos in Australia. In order to acquire this exotic animal, the zoo has sent local animals such as single-horned Indian rhinoceros and other animals to different countries.

Land area: 432.435 acres (175.000 ha)
Address: Zoo Road, Guwahati, India
Timing: 8 Am to 4:30 PM
Number of Animals – 1170
Species: 84

Annual visitors: 450000

Founded in 1963, Nehru Zoological Park embraces 380 acres (153.8 hectares) near the Mir Alam Reservoir in Hyderabad, India. Nehru Zoo has over 1,100 animals of 100 species. Interestingly, Indian animals such as the Indian rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, and leopard also live here.

You may also see Asian lions, gauers, elephants, pythons, antelopes, deer and slender loris. Also, many birds live here. The popular night house is the main attraction. Thanks to the artificial day and night system, visitors can see night bums like bats. Watch out for leopards, owls, and hedgehogs. It is useful to see these nocturnal animals during the day. In addition, there are zoos such as an aquarium, butterfly park, dinosaur park, and turtle park. Nehru Zoological Park also has an animal adoption program.

Land area: 380 acres (153.8 ha)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
Timing: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Closed on Mondays)
No. of animals: 1100
No. of species: 100
Date opened: 12 October 1963
Website: https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/wildlife/hyderabad/nehru-zoological-park.html

Mysore Zoo comprises of 157 acres (64 hectares) and 113 acres (46 hectares) of Lake Karanji Nature Park and the Chamundi Conservation and Rehabilitation Center. Originally Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens started as a small private institution in the summer palace of Maharaja Sri Chamaraja Vodiyar. The spacious enclosure of the first palace zoo has been preserved.

After several expansions over time, Mysore Zoo became one of the largest animal care and research institutions in India. Today the zoo has more than 1400 animals in 168 species. For the past 20 years, zoos have been running animal adoption programs. There is also an artificial lake on the site of the facility. Birds and people are enjoying the lake. The zoo can be explored on foot or in a battery-powered vehicle.

Land area: 157 acres (64 ha) + 113 acre
Location: Mysore, India

Timing:8:30 am – 5:30 pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
No. of animals: 1320
Date opened: 1892
Website: https://www.mysuruzoo.info/

Beijing Zoo is a zoo located in the capital of the People's Republic of China. The Beijing Zoo holds great significance for the Chinese folk and it was founded in 1906 during the rule of the Qing dynasty. Beijing Zoo has about 450 different species of animals and about 5,000 animals. It is also known for having the largest animal collection in China.

Visitors can see different types of animals such as the Great Chinese Salamanders, giant pandas, South Chinese tigers, etc. Beijing Zoo is also one of the most visited tourist destinations in China, with over 6 million visitors annually.

Area: 220 acres
Location: 137 Xizhimen Outer St, DongWuYuan, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100037
Timings: 07:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Apr-Oct); 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Nov-Mar)
Opened: 1908
No. of animals‎: ‎14,500
No. of species‎: ‎950
Famous For: South China tiger; Golden snub-nosed monkey; Giant panda; Red panda

Website: www.beijingzoo.com

The National Zoological Park (originally Delhi Zoo) is a 176-acre (71-hectare) zoo in New Delhi, India. A 16th-century citadel, expansive green island, and a colorful collection of animals and birds are all in the heart of the rapidly expanding city of Delhi.

The National Zoological Park has over 1,350 animals representing nearly 130 species of animals and birds from all over the world. The zoo can be viewed on foot or as a battery-powered vehicle that can be rented from the zoo. Visitors are not allowed to bring anything other than drinking water, but the zoo does have a restaurant.

Land area: 176-acre (71-hectare)

Location: Delhi, India

timing:9 am – 4:30 pm (Closed on Fridays)
No. of animals: 1347 (2008)
No. of species: 127 (2008)

Date opened: 1959

Website: vizagzoo.com