Parassinikkadavu Snake Park

Parassinkkadavu Snake Park is a famous landmark in Parassinikkadavu, which is 2 km away from National Highway (NH) 17, en route from Kannur to Taliparamba,

The Park houses a large variety of snakes and other small animals, including the Spectacled Cobra, King Cobra, Russell's viper, Krait and various pit vipers. There is also a large collection of non-poisonous snakes including pythons. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are gradually becoming extinct.In a live show, trained personnel play and 'interact' with a variety of snakes, including cobras and vipers, and try to quell mythical fears and superstitions about snakes. It has also been proposed that a laboratory to extract venom from snakes for purposes of research be set up here.

The Snake Park, set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra, is regularly visited by both foreign and domestic tourists. The Kendra also offers effective treatment for snake bites.

Location: Around 16 km away from Kannur town.

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq km of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The highest peak here - Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1984. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 55 square km.

Covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats. Elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, Nilgiri langur, Hanuman langur, Malabar giant squirrel, etc can be seen here.

The vegetation in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary consists of coast tropical evergreen forest and west coast semi evergreen forest. There are about 490 hectares of teak and eucalyptus plantations within the forest area.

 

Aralam, a village in Thalasserry, is also noted for the Central State Farm, a 3060 hectare farm started in 1971 by the Government of India. This is one of the main production centres of hybrid coconut seeds in the country.

 Location: About 35 km from Thalasserry railway Station.

Pakshippathalam

Pakshipathalam in the Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, is a challenging tourist spot for any adventure seeking tourist. To reach Pakshipathalam 17 km have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock caves, formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of Brahmagiri, are the abode of various birds and wild beasts. It is situated at an altitude of 1740m above sea level.

Wayanad, the northern hill district of Kerala, is covered with dense, moist deciduous forests teeming with elephants, tigers, jungle cats, civets, bison, peacocks, wood peckers and numerous other animals and birds. In the sylvan solitude of this land, perched at a 1740 m above sea level is Pakshipathalam, a picturesque sleepy little place.

Pakshipathalam - the very name of the place refers to its large population of birds. 

Here virgin forests, rivulets and steep hills together offer challenging avenues for trekking. A cave which rishis (saints) are believed to have used for meditation in ancient times, has become a major attraction for tourists. This hill station offers great opportunities for bird watching

Close by is Kuruvadweep, an island (dweep) well known for its rare ecology. Located 17 km from Mananthavady, Kuruvadweep is a 950 acre stretch of evergreen forests on the banks of the Kabani River, and home to rare species of birds, orchids and herbs.

Location: Only 7 km northeast of Thirunelli , which is about 32 km from Mananthavady, and about 66 km from Kalpetta, Wayanad district, north Kerala.

Details: One has to obtain special permission from forest department to go to Pakshipathalam. District Tourism Promotion Council arranges vehicle, guides and camping apparatus to the tourists on hire.

Thrissur Zoo and Art Museum

Art Museum

Thrissur Zoo  is 13.5 acres (5.5 hectare) zoo, which opened in 1885 in the heart of the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. This is one of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a variety of animals, reptiles and birds. The compound zoo houses a museum of natural history and art that emphasize the socio-cultural heritage of the region. The museum displays the art collections of woodcarvings, metal sculptures and antique jewelry.

Tiger

Museum and Zoo are locked into the same fresh grass, flowers area of ​​13.5 hectares which is home to a truth of endangered species and a famous snake park.The Art Museum housed in a separate building is a feast for art lovers. She was beautiful and rare exhibition of sculpture, religious idols, celebrities Kathakali, Kerala's traditional jewels and votive objects, a collection of traditional lamps really delicious.

Owl

Parrot Chicks

Animal lovers, Thrissur zoo is located, 2 km from the city center within the complex of different species such as lion-tailed macaque, Sloth bear, birds and deer. Snake Park is a collection of reptilian King Cobra, Kraits, snakes and rat snakes.

Location: only 2 km from the city of Thrissur.

Details: Visiting time of Museum: 10.00 am - 05.00 pm. Visiting time of Zoo: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.  Monday will be a holiday.

Thiruvananthapuram Zoo

Tiger

          The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo (also known as Trivandrum Zoo) is located in the temple city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It occupies 55 acres (22 ha) of woodland, lakes, and lawns. The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo was established by the Maharaja of Travancore in 1857 as an annex to the Napier Museum. The zoo was originally built with the typical iron-barred cages prevalent at the time, and was designed for recreational purposes, but with increased loss of forest and wildlife due to human development, the goal of the Zoo has changed from recreation to conservation.

Zebra

Crocodile

A modernization project started in 1995 aims to gradually replace the old enclosures with spacious naturalistic enclosures. The state government of Kerala is undertaking this renovation with financial and technical help from the Central Zoo Authority. The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is home to 82 species from around the world. Indigenous species at the zoo include lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, royal Bengal tiger, and leopard, as well as nine Asian elephants (as of March 31 2009). Animals from Africa include giraffes, hippos, zebras, and Cape buffalos. The zoo also includes a snake farm which exhibits both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. 

Giraffe

Location: Only 3km form Thampanoor Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. It is situated near Perurkkada Road just 2.5km from Kizhakkekotta. 

Details:  Visiting time from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Monday. Monday will be a holiday for the zoo.