Shri. Pinarayi VijayanChief Minister of Kerala
Smt. J.ChinjuraniMinister for Animal Husbandry and Zoos
Shri. Ahammad DevarkovilMinister for Ports, Museums
Dr. Venu V IASAdditional Chief Secretary, Cultural Affairs ( Archaeology, Archives, Museums)
Shri. Pranabjyoti Nath IASSecretary, Zoo
Shri. S.AbuDirector, Department of Museums and Zoos
Department of Museums and Zoos is functioning under the Administrative Control of the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Kerala. It has the Directorate, Museums, Galleries, Botanical Garden as well a Zoological Park in Thiruvananthapuram City and two regional institutions viz. State Museum and Zoo at Thrissur and Art Gallery and Krishna Menon Museum at Kozhikode.
Vision
We envisage a world in which human mankind values , protects and preserve the Biodiversity on the earth.
To propagate knowledge about the importance of the objects in respect of the history, culture, scientific and artistic excellence.
To serve as cultural centre for enjoyment and interaction of the people in artistic and cultural activity.
Mission
Providing opportunities for education and research on Wildlife
Engaging in conservation activities to protect the endangered and endemic species
Providing opportunities to visitors to see the Wild animals which are exotic and endemic in their nearly natural environment.
Developing, preserving and exhibiting a significant collection of Natural, Art and historical objects.
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- Do not feed or tease the animals
- Do not go beyond restricted limits
- Be friendly with staff as well as your fellow beings inside the premises.
- Follow signages to save time.
- Do not carry non biodegradable materials (banned)
- Use garbage bins to deposit litter.
- Carrying non-biodegradable materials such as plastic, polythene etc.
- Smoking, lighting of fire.
- Teasing, feeding and disturbing animals by any manner.
- Carrying or playing musical instruments such as radio, transistors etc.
- Conducting /taking part in religious gathering.
- Playing games or sports
- Any act inconveniencing or disturbing the fellow visitors or Zoo management.
Contact Us
Directorate of Museums and Zoos, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone :0471-2316275, 0471-2318294
Fax: 0471-2318294
Email: museumzoo@gmail.com
OFFICE TIMING
10 : 15 AM to 5 : 15 PM
LUNCH BREAK
1 : 15 PM to 2:00 pm
TUESDAY - SUNDAY
OPEN
MONDAY
HOLIDAY
