Wildlife trail in Chennai
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Wildlife Trail in Chennai is a day trip in a private vehicle accompanied by a local guide. The highlights include the famed Madras Crocodile Bank, Guindy National Park, Snake Park and Arignar Anna Zoo at Vandalur. At the end of the tour you will be surprised to know how much flora and fauna can be discovered within driving distance from Chennai. Highlights: • Guindy National Park • Snake Park • Chennai Crocodile Bank • Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing. Guindy National Park is a wildlife haven right in the middle of the chaos of Chennai! It is one of the few national parks situated inside a city. The park is home to the endangered Blackbuck and 14 other species of mammals like the Spotted Deer, Bonnet Macaque and Jackals. The park has over 150 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 60 species of spiders and 60 species of butterflies. Within the park there is also a children’s play area that has a collection of birds and animals. The Children’s Park also has a fossilized tree specimen that is about 20 million years old. The park remains closed on Tuesdays.
The Snake Park is just adjacent to Guindy National Park. Here guests will get to meet 23 different species of snakes, 7 species of crocodiles, 3 species of turtles and 6 species of large Indian lizards. The snakes are housed in glass fronted enclosures that offer a close view of these deadly animals. Visit the Snake Venom Center where you can observe a demonstration of venom extraction which is used for making anti-venom vaccines.
Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens is India’s first public Zoo located in Vandalur. Spread over 600 acres this zoo is also the largest in India. There are more than 1500 wild species including 46 from the endangered list. Some of the highlights of this tour are the Butterfly House, a walk through Aviary, a Serpentarium, a Primate House and the World of Nocturnal Animals. Crocodile Bank (2 hours) The wildlife trail then takes you to Chennai Crocodile Bank. Set up by the renowned conservationist, Romulus Whitaker, it is an amazing experience. The park is home to more than 2 500 reptiles including Jaws III, its most famous resident and one of India’s largest saltwater crocodiles. It is the biggest crocodile sanctuary in India. It has been successful in breeding over 5 000 crocodiles and alligators that represent 14 of the 23 existing species native to India. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
- Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
How it compares in Chennai
- Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 321 experiences we list in Chennai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chennai
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, a city of temples, classical music, a very long beach and a colonial fort.
Chennai, formerly Madras, grew from Fort St George, which the British East India Company built in 1644 on the Coromandel coast and which now houses the state government. The city is spread along the Bay of Bengal beside Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. San Thome Basilica stands near the shore, built over what is believed to be the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle.
Top-ranked sights in Chennai: Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
