The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.
By Yuvraj Akula
Published Date – 2 August 2025, 03:29 PM
Photos: Anand Dharmana
Hyderabad: Imagine going into the zoo at night, with glowing insects lighting up the area, watching owls and bats fly, and felines waking up from slumber. This will soon be a reality, with the Nehru Zoological Park (NZP) set to launch a night safari and bioluminescent park on its premises.
With the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZA) lifting the earlier ban on night safaris in zoos, the NZP is preparing a detailed plan to set up the night safari in the existing safari complex. The zoo officials plan to mark a separate area for the night safari within the existing complex.
The bioluminescent park is expected to exhibit glowing living organisms that naturally emit light, creating a magical experience for visitors. A detailed project report will soon be submitted to the CZA for approval. For this, NZP officials are taking assistance from the Singapore Zoo.
“We have planned a night safari and bioluminescent park in the zoo premises. The project is still in the preliminary stages,” Telangana Zoo Parks Director Dr Sunil S Hiremath told Telangana Today.
While the zoo operates from 8.30 am to 4 pm on all days except Mondays, which is a holiday, the night safari will be open to visitors from 6 pm to 11 pm or 11.30 pm.