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Guindy National Park:
Guindy National
Park, also known as the Deer park is the 8th smallest
national parks in India and probably the one in the world
that is situated within a metropolis. It was owned by a
British citizen named Gilbert Rodericks during the British
rule in India. In 1958, the park came to hands of the Tamil
Nadu Forest Department. It is an extension of the grounds
surrounding Raj Bhavan. The park is known for its exclusive
varieties of flora and fauna which includes 100 species of
bird and 14 types of mammals with the main attraction being
the spotted deer and the blackbucks.
Children´s
Park:
Within the premises of the Guindy
National Park is the Children's Park which has a large play
area for the children and also houses various animals in
their shelters. It also has a little pond with rosy or
white pelicans which amuses the children.
Snake Park:
Also adjacent to
the Guindy Park is the snake park with a large collection
of different snakes from different parts of the country and
the world which leaves the visitors dumbfound.
Arignar Anna
Zoological Park:
Popularly known as
the Vandaloor zoo and situated in Vandaloor, 30 km south of
Chennai. This is one of the largest of such zoos in south
Asia spread over 1265 acres of land featuring a Nocturnal
Animal House, the pre-historic Animal park, Safari Park,
Aviary section, aquarium, zoo-education and interpretation.
The animals are left in their natural environment yet safe
for the visitors to walk along and see them. Guided tours
are available, so also are people allowed to ride cycles
which can also be hired. Lion Safari is also one of the
main attractions.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary:
A nature and a bird
watcher can never miss the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
which is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India. It
includes a few activities like swimming, wind surfing and
other water sports.
Crocodile Park or the Crocodile Bank:
This is situated
roughly 14 Km away from Mahabalipuram on the Chennai-Mahabalipuram
road. There are over 5000 crocodiles starting from a number
of 15 in 1976 set up by an American named Romulus Whitaker.
Located quite nearby is the snake park from where
anti-venom is produced and is closer to the Covelong beach
and never missed by visitors either to or from the beach.
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