CHENNAI WILDLIFE
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
A variety of birds migrate to Vedanthangal Bird
Sanctuary every year. This sanctuary is one of
the largest sanctuaries for birds in India. Varied
species of birds can be spotted here. The best
season to visit this marshy, 30-hectare park is
between November and February. It is 85 kms from
Chennai.
The Snake Park
One of the largest and best snake parks in India,
the Chennai Snake Park attracts visitors of all
ages. The collection of reptiles and Indian snakes
is quite amazing. One can watch the snakes being
fed, their venom being removed and if one is not
squeamish about snakes, can touch them too.
Crocodile Bank
On India wildlife tour you can visit the Chennai
Crocodile Bank, located 42-km from Chennai (Madras).
Here you will find several species of Indian and
African crocodiles and alligators. The Chennai
Crocodile Bank is situated on the way to Mahabalipuram
and is run by Romulve Whittaker. About 5,000 species
are kept in their natural surroundings in open
pools. They can be viewed from a safe distance.
The Crocodile Bank occupies an area
of 3.2 hectares and has been established with
an aim to protect and conserve the endangered
reptiles such as Crocodiles, Alligators, etc.
The main attraction at the Chennai Crocodile Bank
is the crocodile conservation center, which is
the largest croc-breeding site in India.
The Madras Crocodile Bank was started
in 1976 by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker. This
bank was started to protect India's dwindling
crocodile population and to preserve the Snake
catching. This bank has already produced more
than 6,000 crocodiles. There is also a snake farm
where anti - venom is produced. Several species
of Indian and African Crocodiles and Alligators
bred in captivity are kept here in open pools.
Chennai is quite accessible; it
is situated at a distance of about 42kms. Is the
nearest airport with both domestic and international
terminus. Chennai is connected with all the major
places in India through the numerous domestic
flights. International flights operate from various
parts of the world to Chennai.
The nearest railway stations
are Chengalpattu (29-km) and Chennai (42-km).
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