The zoo is located in the lush rain forest region, with about 3000 animals, 300 rare species of birds and reptile living in complete harmony and the massive bio-dome diverse rainforest has been recreated in 20,000 cubic meter area, makes a dramatic backdrop for the zoo.

The zoo is the nine time winner of the best leisure experience award and is a must visit for every visitor to Singapore.

The zoo has been meticulously planned and creates an environment for a friendly interaction between the animals and mankind, with elevated platforms offering a close view of the life of the animals, the underwater galleries offer you a marvelous insight in the marine life, the glass partition to observe the cheetahs and lions gives you an over the edge feeling.

You may have intimate encounters with animals, have breakfast with apes in the Orangutan habitat, and the kangaroos will eat out of your palms.

The kids will enjoy the play and ride, eats and treats, the visit to the animal farms, or a meal at KFC or Ice cream scoops at Ben and Jerry scoop shops or take rides on the friendly elephants.

You may explore the wild life here on foot, or on guided train or buggy and you will be amazed to watch the valley of Baboons set in the rugged landscape resembling the East African continent, or a trip to reptile world will make you feel eerie, or a breakfast with apes will make you squeal with delight.

Singapore in Asia is a marvel and has a lot to offer in terms of tourism.

Nehru Zoological Park, located in the south west corner of Hyderabad is an exotic and a popular destination for visitors.

The set is set in 300 acres of rugged land, with amazing landscape and within the flora and fauna of nature making an amazing abode for endangered species, animals and exotic birds and reptiles.

The zoo is the home for the lions of the jungle, panthers, girs, Asiatic tigers, crocodiles and rare reptiles.

A boat ride at the zoo will take you through the lush green forests and an amazing landscape welcomes you and the safari ride on the zoo will take you to the deep interiors of the jungle in to dense scrubs, savannah grasslands and rocky plateaus.

The train ride and the cheerful interaction with the monkeys and chimpanzees will make your children delighted and you can have a full day picnic with the animals as your company.

The elephant ride will give you the feel of the royalty, and you may feed your elephant with all the bananas and fruits.

The zoo is clearly an exciting destination in Asia to spend the day in the calm and tranquil surroundings in harmony and the fauna and the flora here is soothing and relaxing.

The Pune Municipal Corporation initially created the Peshwe Park in 1953 of about 7 acres.  In 1986 Mr. Neelam Kumar Khaire created the Katraj Snake Park, with the assistance of Pune Municipal Corporation on the land that later was used to create the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park.

The attraction of the zoo, it is a home for various species of reptiles, mammals, and birds.

The animal section:  The king of animals the Tiger, is called by the name of ‘Tanaji’ and also the zoo has a white tiger.  Among other animals, there are leopard, sloth bears, sambhars, barking deer etc.

The snake park:  This section is a home for various snakes, reptiles and birds and turtles also.  Over 160 species of snakes inhibit the snake population and the biggest of them is a 9 foot long King Cobra.  You can also come to see the Brown Palm Civet which is the major attraction of the park, and said to be the only specimen of its kind left.  The snake park also organizes programs or ceremonies through which they try and eliminate the terror regarding this species from the visitors.

The other specialty of this Zoo is it is the perhaps one of very few zoos in India, which gives shelter to a lot of injured and orphaned animals too.  The authority is running an Animal Adoption Scheme since October 2010.  The Zoo has a team of specialized experts who treat the injured animals to give them another chance of life and be with other animals.

Asia has many exotic birds and animals and zoos here are rife with these marvelous creatures of Mother Nature.

A short drive from the town of Bhavnagar will take you in to the world of wild life. The varied wild life is preserved by the sanctuary and mainly compromises of Black bucks and wolves.

Spotting wild pigs, hares, rodents which are predominantly seen in the savannah type grasslands as well as the thorn scrubs will be the highlights of your visit to Bhavnagar.

Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of lush green jungles and watch Sand grouse and larks in huge numbers here, and if you are lucky you may witness teeming wildlife savoring their morning kill.

The beautiful and majestic surroundings and over the edge dramatic background of the sanctuary will mesmerize you and you will relish the encounters you will have with the wild life here and enjoy the spectacular sights in the wildlife.

You may then proceed to Sasangir, and visit the Gir Interpretation zone at Devaliya and check out the crocodile breeding farm and enjoy the encounters with home of the Asiatic lion.

The wild life here is in midst of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub and grassland, fed by the rivers and reservoirs. You will enjoy the fauna and flora around the majestic Asian lion, who lives life here king style. Spotting lions will be the highlight of your visit to this wonderland in Asia.

Once here you will feel the presence of the many creations of nature and go back filled with marvel at the wonders of the creator.

The National Zoological Park, located near the Purana Qila, close to the ITO. This wonderful Zoological Park was established in the year 1959. It is a huge imposing area which encompasses more than 214 acres of land. The zoo is home for animals and rare species from all over the world.

The National Zoological Park, at Delhi is regarded as one of the vest zoos located in Asia and all attempts are being made in order to be able to give the birds as well as animals a habitat which is close to their natural habitat.

The lush green trees, the fauna and flora of nature, the exotically designed terrain make the zoo an ideal home for over 2,000 animals as well as bird species which originate from places such as the exotic Africa, America as well as Australia and even Asia.

You will have an excellent outing amongst the rare Bengal tigers, the royal elephants, deer, lions roaring in excitement, and there is fusion of animals and birds living in the environmental atmosphere in complete harmony.

The green environment in the zoo makes it a special place to go for picnics, and the kids will enjoy the joy rides on their favourite animals. In winters the zoo offers you a scenic view of the wild life and you feel blessed to be in place when the nature is at its full glory giving you a rare insight of the animal wild life.

Aman-I-Khas is a heady concoction of wilderness and luxury. The word Aman-I-Khas  is made of two words- Aman (peace) and Khas (special). And the resort offers you the best of the both.

The experience of staying in one of its luxury tents is inspired by the rich Mughal travelling tents is exceptional. While the rooms are separated by the cotton drapes, the canvas tents are a world of indulgence by themselves. The tents offer you a panoramic view of the wild animals and birds in their natural habitat-uninterrupted and uninhibited.

The tents are located on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, which is a protected and highly secured nature reserve, and earlier was the hunting ground for the Karauli royal family. The rugged terrains of the national park, the fauna and flora of the nature, the topography, and the intense deciduous forest make a dramatic background from your royal tent.

You will wake up to the sunlight cajoling you mildly and get the best of nature sitting out at the deck.

The Aman-I-Khas will arrange an open jeep for your safari to the national park and you will be all set to capture the intense moments on your camera and this drive will take you closer to the wild animals, especially the royal Bengal tiger roaming on the barren land dotted with shrubs and ruins of forts and chhatris. You will also be delighted to find various species of birds in the national park.

The highlight of this safari is the impact tigers leave on your mind with their royal walking amidst their habitat or lazing around at the passing rivers or silently prowling near you.

After a great day spotting the wild animals and the royal Bengal tigers and exotic birds, you can head to the spa tent and indulge and pamper yourself with spa sessions and later over a round of drinks enjoy a sumptuous meal in your tent.

The sanctuary at Satkosia is very famous for the deciduous forests and the moist peninsular Sal forests. With a plethora of fauna, with pleasurable sights of the leopard, tiger, gaur, elephant , spotted deer, sambar and the mouse deer, this is a greatly fascinating land in this part of the world. So come here and enjoy the pleasures of being in a wildlife paradise and get to see the best of tour ecstasies here.

With a variety of migratory birds and also resident avifauna, the reptilian species are also a mainstay in the Satkosia Wildlife sanctuary. The sights of the mugger crocodile, gharial, poisonous and non poisonous snakes, and the fresh water turtle all provide the best tour sights to the wildlife lover. Come here and enjoy the Gharial Research and Conservation Unit at Tikarapada and enjoy the distinctive beauty of this place.

Lying around 220 kilometres from the city of Bhubhaneshwar the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary is very well connected with the nearest railheads and is thus accessible from all part of India. The sanctuary is approached from the districts of Boudh, Nayagarh and Angul. Meramundali is the nearest railway station and Bhubhaneshwar the nearest airport. There is an entry fee that is charged and the rates are different for adults, overseas visitors, and children.

The people coming to the sanctuary can best come during the months of October to April. There are forest rest houses where one can stay and there is also the rest house at Tikarpara and at Ahhamundia which is maintained by the Forest Authorities.

With the beautiful trees surrounding the place and with the best variety of fauna, the Satkosia Ganda is a lovely gorge and has the sights of the most fascinating river bodies and also the mesmerizing coastal plains. The river bed in this gorge is very narrow and is just a few furlongs. This is the gorge which splits the River Mahanandi into two and these two parts are separately accessed from Boudh and nayagarh. With the Athamallik and the Angul regions forming the background, the landscape is best enjoyed by the tourists and also the hunters earlier.

Come to Badmul near Chhamundia and see the observatory here which is a greatly pleasurable place giving the best view of the gorge. Around 8 km from the region of Badmul is the habitat development for the natural breeding centre where the animal is located. The tree top machans and the platforms give the facility to view the animal movements at night.

Then there is Sitalpani which is a great spot atop the hill and this is a place where one gets cold water perennially.

T hen there is the Baisipalli sanctuary which is very rich in flora and fauna and lies along the River Mahanadi. Get to see the Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary here and enjoy the sights of the beautiful forests in and around.

Fishing eagles, hornbills, crested serpent eagles, rare flying squirrels, star tortoise, drongo, rock python, gharial, monitor lizard, and the Mugar crocodile are found here. Then you also have the leopard, striped hyena, dhole, wild dog, sloth bear, Indian wolf, chital , mouse deer, barking deer, nilgai, chousingha, mugger, terrapins and many other snakes.

With the trees like the Sal, Dhawara, Karada, Teak, Bamboo, Asan, the Mahanadi Wildlife Division has this sanctuary as a major tourist attraction and gives the best type of salt lick and also fodder style grass . The Satkosia Gorge and Wildlife Sanctuary gives great tour experiences to the tourists and is a must see in travels in Eastern India.

Amongst the many places to visit in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the Srisailam sanctuary is a place that is a must visit in this part of the world. With a unique and special biotic community this is a great place to be in, in the sanctuary. Located around 29 km from the Macherla region, the Srisailam sanctuary is a lovely land filled with the best delights.

Also called the Nagarjunsagar Srisailam sanctuary this is a land with the best sights of tigers and is one of the largest reserves for tigers in the country. Named after the Nagarjunsagar reservoir this is a beautiful green paradise with the ultimate travel ecstasies of a wild destination. The central and the western parts of the Srisailam sanctuary is a region that is made up of a plateau that shows the oldest geological formations and dates back to some 2000 million years. Called the Archaen these formations form a mainstay of tours to this part of the world.

The forest in this region is visited by all tourists and it was in the year 1973 that it was recognized as a sanctuary. Then it became a part of the Project Tiger. Spanning an area of around 3568 square kilometres, this is a wildlife zone that is located around 150 km from Hyderabad and covers regions of Nalgonda, Kurnool, Guntur and Mahaboobnagar. The pristine nature of the wildlife sanctuary is what makes the trips to Srisailam Sanctuary so special. With the majestic Nallamala hills surrounding the eastern and the southern parts of this paradise, the River Krishna surrounds it on the other side.

Very popular for the rich flora and fauna there is something very unique about the vegetation here which is mainly made up of the mixed deciduous forests filled with bamboo thickets and scrubs. It provides shelter to the most special wild animals that are found here. With the beautiful gorges and the rugged landscape providing the added thrill to the settings here, the beauty of the majestic Nallamala hills provides a perfect background for tours here. Then there is the exotic fauna here made of the Indian Giant Squirrels, Sambhar, Black Bucks, Chousingha, wild boars, Nilgai, Rayels, Tree shrews, Jackals, Foxes, Wolves and the sloth Bear besides of course the panthers, mouse deer, spotted deer, tigers and the mugger crocodiles. There are many tourists who visit the sanctuary just to see the nocturnal species here which is the tiger.

The population of tigers here in the sanctuary has been decreasing and there have been many measures that have taken for the preservation of the species. These species are under threat of getting extinct.

The best time to visit this sanctuary is in the months of June to October. March to June are the hottest months here and the region gets some rain due to the south west monsoons.

Accommodation facilities here are convenient here and there are 3 guest houses in the forest region. With Hyderabad as the nearest airport, and the Markarpur railway station as the nearest railhead, the sanctuary is accessed from the nearby cities by road too.

Visit some of the attractive regions here lying along the wildlife sanctuary and also see the Chenna Kesava Swamy Temple and the Macherla monuments here. The Srisailam sanctuary is well worth the visit and you would surely be enchanted by the pristine settings of the ambience here and the Rollapadu grasslands are another sight here which are filled with the ultimate travel delights. Embark on this journey and enjoy the tours to this part of India.

Srisailam sanctuary is well worth the visit and you must make it a point to come to this part of the world.

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is one such place which has the best amalgamation of tour delights and wildlife tours. So come to this land and go to the region overlooking the Bhadra reservoir. With the best safari arrangements here this is one amazing destination that on shouldn’t miss. The weather here is very perfect and the overcast clouds along with the lovely rainy ambience give the greatest thrilling memories and fill your travel with the most fascinating moments.

Not much light actually seeps through this land as there is a thick covering of dense vegetation and a canopy of deciduous forests. So the lovely ambience gets further enhanced by the verdant surroundings. This is a sanctuary that was under the Project Tiger initiative of the Government t and was launched some decades back and it was mainly done with the motive of stopping the sudden decline of the population of tigers and this was one way of saving the endangered species. It is really not easy to spot a tiger here and those who do are really lucky.
A safari tour here would give you the other wildlife sights like the spotted deer and also the lovely collection of flora that is very special and typical here. Then of course you have the Barking deer which is one animal that is heard more and seen very less. The deer makes a sound which is akin to a dog barking. As the noise pierces through the quiet jungle it does make a special wildlife experience. These deer run away at the sight of human beings and it is only really lucky to see one and capture on camera. Don’t miss this lovely opportunity.

Then there are those herds of elephants that are often seen here without any trouble. As they come in search of water to the water hole, it is only the most experienced guide who could actually guide you through these exciting tours and who makes it possible for you to completely enjoy the wildlife thrill here.

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a heaven for all the bird lovers and is the ideal way one can actually enjoy the surroundings of a place where you get to see the lovely crested serpent eagle, the jungle fowl, the black Drongos and the black headed ibis. This is where you also get to see the woodpecker pecking away to glory and also the most beautiful peacocks. Come here and enjoy the lovely sights of the green bee eaters and the white breasted water hen. Then there is the hornbill and the Malabar Grey Hornbill which makes a visit here to this land extremely memorable and very interesting.

Here there are many forest officials who have made dwellings here and it is an intrigue to all to see how they inhabit these regions without any trouble and any qualms. The mobile signals here are not very clear and it is only those who live in lodges which arrange for safari tours who can go around the wildlife zones in Karnataka. So make sure you book yourself in a hotel which arranges for these fascinating memorable and cherishable tours.

There is one other special note of advice to all those who wish to come here and that is that it is better to know a smattering of the local Kannada language as it is seen that invariably the guides seem to know only the local language. But the ambience and the surroundings are so mesmerizing that language or no language, transport or no transport, you are sure to come back with an eternal feeling of having been in a land of greatest pleasures and absolute thrill.

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a lovely region filled with great adventurous experiences. Do visit it.

With the best collection of the cormorants, catla, murrel, rahu, karugu, ech, painted storks, chidwa, teals, herons, cormorants, coots, spoon bills, black and white ibises, storks etc, the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for all nature lovers.

The bird sanctuary spreads over an area of around 20 square kilometers and is also home to some of the best varieties. The park also has a lovely collection of marsh crocodiles.

There is an interesting Environmental Education Centre which also has a museum, an auditorium and a library. This museum mainly aims at educating the visitor about the place and introducing the concept of conservation of nature and maintenance of ecological balance here.

Visitors normally take the boat to reach the sanctuary and bird watching enthusiasts love to come here and enjoy the pleasures of the best sights of the birds here. Armed with binoculars and books, these bird lovers also like to enjoy the film shown on birds on a 16mm projector.

The Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to some of the best kinds of molluscs, prawns and Zoo planktons, reptilian varieties like the fresh water turtles, monitor lizards, marsh crocodiles and cobra.

The sanctuary has a dense growth of babul trees and the place also has water plants like vallisneria, pistia, hydrilla and eichornia.

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Manjira is very near the city of Hyderabad, which is around 150 kilometres from here.

The dense vegetation of the state of Andhra Pradesh provides the ideal wildlife locale for the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary and it is an intrigue to see the collection of deciduous forests and mangroves. The Nallmalai region has the loveliest amalgamation of deciduous trees and the Coringa mangrove belt has a great variety of mangroves. This is thus an ideal spot for the wildlife variety.

Besides the amazing species of birds and reptiles in the Manjira verdant expanse, one also finds the tiger, wild boar, panther, fox, jungle muntjak and the gaur here. You also have the spotted deer, wild dog and the sloth bear which add to the beauty of the region. Fishing cats are common here and also the salt water crocodiles.

Located near Sangareddy in the district of Medak, the sanctuary lies between the Singur and the Manjira barrages.

Said to be created out of nine small islands, this region is a hub of migratory birds, wild animals and also muggers. The Puttigadda, Sangamadda, Bapangadda and the Karnamgadda are some of the islands of this region. They are also the main breeding and nesting places for the birds here. The birds nest here due to the thick vegetation of the region.

Crocodiles are found in plenty here as mentioned earlier. These number more than 300 in the sanctuary. In the year 1974, in fact the mugger had reached a stage of extinction in the state of Andhra Pradesh. But the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary today has preserved four pairs of the muggers as it provides an original habitat for the mugger. This area where the muggers are found is today declared as a crocodile sanctuary spanning over 20 square kilometers. There is a crocodile breeding program that is conducted here.

The best time to visit the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is from November to March.

Wildlife sanctuary zones are created to protect the animals and preserve their species. These zones allow the animals, birds and reptiles to live at their own pace and at their will. This results in a good collection of their own species. So the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary provides not only the right habitat, but also the best sights for the tourist.