VOC park and zoo
Zoo in Tamil Nadu, India
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V O Chidambaranar park and zoo (abbreviated VOC park) is a zoological garden and amusement park located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2013, the park houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54 reptiles.[3] The park is named after freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai and is managed by Coimbatore city Corporation.
| V O Chidambaranar park and zoo | |
|---|---|
VOC park | |
 Interactive map of V O Chidambaranar park and zoo | |
| 11.005718°N 76.970914°E | |
| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Land area | 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) |
| No. of animals | 543[1][2] |
| Memberships | CZA |
| Website | coimbatore |
Park and grounds
There is a park, children's play area and ground associated with the zoo. The park also has a toy train, Jurassic Park and aquarium. [4] The grounds are used for conducting fairs and events including the annual Independence day and Republic day celebrations.[5] The park has over 200 species of trees including Sandalwood.[6] A rosy pelican hatchling was born in the zoo after 14 yrs, this species is known to have a low fertility rate. [7]
Opening Timing
The park opened from 4.00PM To 7.30PM on weekdays and 10.00AM to 7.30PM on weekends. Tuesday is Holiday. The zoo is currently temporarily closed for visitors.
Exhibits
The park has 29 species of mammals, birds including rosy pelican, Sarus Crane, Adjutant Stork, night heron[8] and reptiles.[1]
Animals at the park as of 31 March 2017 include:[1]
Gallery
White ibis in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Great white pelican and white necked stork in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Goose in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Peacock in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Baby mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Civet in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Male Sambar deer in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
