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Establishment of New Zoo Library — Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur

Taluk: Vandalur · Published 2 Nov 2026

Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Vandalur proposes to establish a new Zoo Library integrating digital and physical resources for students, researchers and the public. The establishment was approved at the 22nd Governing Board Meeting of the Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu held on 06.10.2025. The total fund requirement is ₹1.50 crore (₹150.00 lakh), and the Chief Conservator of Forests and Director, AAZP has requested CSR funding support through the District Collector, Chengalpattu.

Establishment of New Zoo Library — Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur

Photographs from the field

Existing heritage building proposed for the Zoo Library
Existing heritage building proposed for the Zoo Library

Weekly progress reports

Work has not started on this initiative yet. Once it does, the Collectorate will publish progress here every week.