Hyderabad: Nehru Zoo Sees 20,480 Visitors Amid Dasara Rush

To manage the rush, additional ticket counters were opened and extra security guards deployed at various locations to safeguard the animals, officials said.

Update: 2026-10-18 19:39 GMT

An elephant at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, which witnessed a heavy visitor rush during the Dasara holidays. (DC Image)

Hyderabad: With Dasara holidays underway, Nehru Zoological Park witnessed a heavy footfall of around 20,480 visitors on Sunday.

To manage the rush, additional ticket counters were opened and extra security guards deployed at various locations to safeguard the animals, officials said.

Additional drinking water units were also made available, while the frequency of toy train, safari and battery-operated vehicle rides was increased.