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Amirthi Zoological
Park:
Amirthi zoological park is situated under the
Javadu Hills of Tellaiacross Amirthi river which is 25 kms
away from vellore. It also is atourism spot. This zoo logical park
was started in the year 1967October. The area of
the park is 25 hectares and one can findbeautiful water falls. There are
also different kinds of birds andanimals. Swings, Seesaw
etc., are there for children to
play.Numerous kinds of herbal plants and trees and
sandal wood treesalso grow here. There are 2 rest
houses and five members can stayis one dormitory. There is a meditating hall where one can have fullconcentration and be
in serenity.
The inflow of tourists
is more only during the holidays. This zoological park has been recognized
recently and so the state Government has
taken initiative to develop this area. The entrance
fees is only Rs 2/- per head, for cycles Rs.3/- for van
Rs.5/- for motor cyclesRs.2/- . The Government earns Rs.6000/-
per month and Rs.72,000/- per year by this
entrance fees. The tribal people reside in this area.
There is a range office at Amirthi headed by the forest ranger, Mr.Deendayalan at present
2001.) There is also a hill
tribe society at Nimmiyambattu near Amirthi. The main aim is
to give employment opportunities to the hill tribals in that
area.
ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE AMIRTHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
1. SPOTTED
DEER - 22
2. HEDGEHOG
- 1
3. FOX
- 4
4. REASON
MONKEY
- 2
5. RED HEADED
PARROT - 13
6. LOVE BIRDS
- 18
7. TORTOISE
- 15
8. PEACOCK
- 5
9. CROCODILE
- 3
10. WILD
CAT
- 1
11. EAGLE
- 2
12. DUCK
- 3
13. PIGEON
- 14
14. WILD
PARROT
- 3
15. RABBIT
- 2
16. PYTHON
- 2
17. MONGOOSE
- 1
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