VOC park and zoo
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| zoo_name = V O Chidambaranar park and zoo
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| location = Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
| area = {{Convert|4.5|acre|abbr=on}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|11.005718|76.970914|type:landmark_region:IN-TN|display=inline,title}}
| num_animals = 543{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/new-arrivals-at-voc-park-zoo/article5018730.ece|title=New arrivals at VOC Park Zoo |access-date=28 March 2015}}
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V O Chidambaranar park and zoo (abbreviated VOC park) is a zoological garden and amusement park located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2013, the park houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54 reptiles.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/zoo-animal-adoption-programme-in-coimbatore-draws-a-blank/article6262909.ece|title=Zoo animal adoption programme in Coimbatore draws a blank|last=Madhavan|first=Karthik|date=2014-07-30|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}} The park is named after freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai and is managed by Coimbatore city Corporation.
Park and grounds
There is a park, children's play area and ground associated with the zoo. The park also has a toy train, Jurassic Park and aquarium. {{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/plans-on-to-revamp-voc-park/article6534951.ece|title=Plans on to revamp VOC Park|date=2014-10-26|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}} The grounds are used for conducting fairs and events including the annual Independence day and Republic day celebrations.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/republic-day-celebrated-with-pomp-gaiety/article6825052.ece|title=Republic Day celebrated with pomp, gaiety|date=2015-01-27|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}} The park has over 200 species of trees including Sandalwood.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/two-sandalwood-trees-felled-in-voc-park/article6337107.ece|title=Two sandalwood trees felled in VOC Park|date=2014-08-21|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-04-16}} A rosy pelican hatchling was born in the zoo after 14 yrs, this species is known to have a low fertility rate. {{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-zoo-welcomes-rosy-pelican-hatchling-after-14-years/article29095417.ece|title=Coimbatore Corporation Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14 years}}
Opening Timing
The park opened from 4.00PM To 7.30PM on weekdays and 10.00AM to 7.30PM on weekends. Tuesday is Holiday. The zoo is currently temporarily closed for visitors.
Exhibits
The park has 29 species of mammals, birds including rosy pelican, Sarus Crane, Adjutant Stork, night heron{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-zoo-welcomes-rosy-pelican-hatchling-after-14-years/article29095417.ece|title=Coimbatore Corporation Zoo welcomes rosy pelican hatchling after 14 years}} and reptiles.{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}
Animals at the park as of 31 March 2017 include:{{Cite news|url=http://www.cza.nic.in/inventory%20201617.pdf|date=2017-03-31|title=Zoo Species info from CZA, Category(Medium Zoo), Page(207)|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2018-01-10}}
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! Number of species ! Number of animals | ||
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| Mammals | 07 | 96 |
| Birds | 16 | 381 |
| Reptiles | 06 | 66 |
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| Total | 29 | 543 |
Gallery
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White ibis voc park cjb.jpg|White ibis in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
White pelican and crane voc park cjb.jpg|Great white pelican and white necked stork in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Goose voc park cjb.jpg|Goose in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Peacock voc park cjb.jpg|Peacock in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Mugger crocodile voc park cjb.jpg|Mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Baby mugger crocodile voc park cjb.jpg|Baby mugger crocodile in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Civet voc park cjb.jpg|Civet in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
Sambar deer voc park cjb.jpg|Male Sambar deer in VOC zoological garden, Coimbatore
References
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Category:Amusement parks in Tamil Nadu