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Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalore Zoo)

It is situated 35 km from Chennai. Large moat type enclosures permit animals to move freely in a simulated natural environment. Nocturnal Animals, Pre-historical Animal Sector, Aviary and Reptilium are some of the attractions. The Lion safari park is the pride of this park. Battery operated vehicles are available for rides through the park. Holiday: Tuesday. Entry Fee Rs. 15/- Children Rs. 10/- Vandalur, Chennai - 600 048, Ph: 044-22397150

Dash ‘N’ Splash

Situated at 30 km from Chennai. It has Wave, Free-Fall, Spiral and Children slides along with artificial rain fall and Children park. Timings: l0 to 6 p.m. till dark all 365 days. Park: 103/1, Mevallur Kuppam Village, Chennai Highway. Fees Rs. 150/- Ph: 044- 27156200/211. Inquire for free bus service. City Office : 114, Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai - 600 001 ,Fax : 25224618.

Kishkintha

30 Km from Chennai City. It is called, Chennai Coutalam Water rides, Bumper Car, Twister, Trooper. 3D cinema are some of the attractions here. Fee: Fun Pack age Adult Rs. 190/- Children Rs. 130/— Mega Fun Package - Adult Rs. 290 Children’s Rs. 250/ Park: 82, Varadharajapuram, 2nd Ward Tambaram , Chennai 44, Ph 22367244. Fax 22367288

Queens Land

It gives Cable Car India’s first longest Sky Journey for 30 minutes, Free Fall Tower, Centrox, Himalayan Water Ride, Alphen Blitz, Water Slides and etc.. Situated at Bangalore Trunk Road, Palanjur, Sembarambakkam, Poonamallee, Chennai - 602 107. Ticket: Rs. 350 for Adults & Rs. 250 for Children. Ph: 26811124, 26811136.

Crocodile Bank

44 km from Chennai. There are various pits in this centre. Thousands of crocodiles and alligators from all over the world found here. There is also a tribal society which runs a Snake Venom Extraction Centre. Timings: 08.30 hrs. To 17.30 hrs. Admission by entry fee. Adult Rs. 10/-, Children’s Rs. 5/- Telefax: 044-27472447.

Dakshina Chitra

Adjacent to MGM, is the Dakshina Chithra Complex run by Chennai Craft Foundation where you could see the models and replica or traditional houses and other art-facts of Tamilnadu and the rest of South India, Muttukadu, East Coast Rd. Entry Fee : Adult Rs. 50/- Child Rs. 25/- Time : 10 am, to 6 p.m., Tuesday holiday. Ph : 24918943, 24462435.

Little Folks / Dolphin City

This is the first in the country to organize shows with a Sealion.Park : Kingslee Circle, Muttukadu-603 104. Ph 044-27446270, City Office : 162, Linghi Chetty St, Chennai - 1. Time: 10 am, to 7 p.m. Weekends & Holiday:10 am. to 8

Mayajaal

More than an amusement park this has in its possession many gadgets which are the off-springs of latest technical advancement, some of which are meant to entertain as well. Timing: 10.00 am, to 7.00 p.m. Location : East Coast Road, Uthandi. Entrence: fee: Rs. 250/-

MGM Dizzee World

Many amusement items such as Giant wheels, Toy trains, Water
rides, Roller coaster etc. enthrall the visitors. Park 1/74, New Mamallapuram Road Muttukadu, Chengai District. City Office : 1, 9th St. Dr. Radhakrishnan salai, Mylapore, Chennai- 600 004, Ph 24981005, Fee: Adult Rs. 295/- Children Rs. 195/- . Another Theme park is MGM - Mary World is family entertainment in Chennai at New Mahabalipuram Road. This park gives Family Rides, Kids Rides. Entrance Fees for Adult Rs. 135- and Children Rs. 90/-. Timing: 10.00 a.rn. to 7.30 p.m.