VOC Park and Zoo
V O Chidambaranar park and zoo (abbreviated VOC park) is
a zoological garden and amusement park located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. As of 2013, the park
houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54
reptiles.
The park is named after freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai and
is managed by Coimbatore city Corporation.
VOC Zoological Park in Coimbatore which is right in the heart of
the city – perhaps a 20 minute walk from the main bus terminus in Gandhipuram
would take you there. The Nehru Stadium is right opposite to this park.
The V.O.C Zoo is quite a small Zoo when you compare with the
Chennai or Thiruvananthapuram Zoo’s. But, if you want to spend time
quickly without traveling much from the center of the city, this is a good
option!
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. The
grounds are used for conducting fairs and events including the annual
Independence Day and Republic day celebrations.
The park has over 200 species of trees including Sandalwood. Quite next to the zoo, there is this V.O.C Park which is a nice
little park to move around and take some rest / catch up with a conversation.
Near the VOC Park, there is a children’s park and even a roller
skating ground. So, if you are near Gandhipuram/ Stadium and you want to spend
some quality time without going too far, the V.O.C Park and zoo might be a very
good option.