32 kilometers South of Chennai is a lush green expanse of greenery. Here, is the perfect setting for a zoo. One of the finest open-air zoos in the country, Vandalur Zoo boasts a varied and huge selection of animals and birds. You get to see both Indian animals and exotic animals from other parts of the world. The zoo is also equipped with a monorail, ropeway, a nocturnal animal house, bison and lion safaris. There are small battery operated vehicles and cycles for hire to take you around the Zoo’s expansive grounds.