Nature Education Centre

Situated in the heart of Chennai, the park occupies 22 acres of land and was inaugurated on 14 August 1959 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India. It serves as a Nature Education Centre to make people aware of the significance of biodiversity and engage them in conservation. Moreover, the park's biodiversity provides a peaceful ambience and hygienic environment for city dwellers for daybreak.

There are 50 animal species housed in the park, including 10 species of mammals, 30 species of birds, and 10 species of reptiles. These are well exhibited in naturalistic enclosures so that visitors can experience their behaviour, habits, and habitats in the wild.

Nesting & Foraging Site

These are old water storage reservoirs constructed for irrigation in the Chengalpet plains. They have now also become important as breeding sites for large waterbirds.Karikili tanks are wholly rainfed.Karikili Birds Sanctuary like Vedanthangal has a history of villager’s initiative in protecting water birds and in turn isbenefitted by the guano enriched water from the tank to Karikili's entire agricultural area.

It is the catchment area of the KarikiliMalai and run off rainwater is collected in the tanks. This water is of crucial value to the visiting waterfowl as well as residential birds and the farmers of Karikili. The water is mostly collected during the north-east monsoon and is used uptoMarch –Mayand this cycle follows year after year.

Our Animals

White Pecock

A variant of the peafowl, is notable for its striking all-white plumage. This rare coloration is due to a genetic mutation called leucism, which reduces pigment in feathers. Despite their lack of the typical vibrant hues, white peacocks are equally admired for their beauty and grace
Blackbuck

This is an antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, recognized for its striking black-and-white coloration in males and light brown hue in females. Males have long, spiraled horns, while females typically lack horns. Known for their agility and speed, blackbucks are a symbol of elegance in the grasslands and open forests where they resid
Indian Star Tortoise

The variety is renowned for its distinctive star-patterned shell, which provides excellent camouflage in their grassy habitat. Native to India and Sri Lanka, this small tortoise's unique shell markings help it blend into the environment, protecting it from predators.
Peahens

The female counterparts to peacocks, are known for their subdued brown and grey plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in the wild. Unlike the vibrant peacocks, peahens lack the extravagant tail feathers. Their more modest appearance helps protect their young from predators, as they blend seamlessly into their surroundings

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