Chennai Snake Park Trust, Chennai

#93 among attractions in Chennai

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The Chennai Snake Park, officially the Chennai Snake Park Trust, is a not-for-profit NGO constituted in 1972 by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker and is India's first reptile park. Also known as the Guindy Snake Park, it is located next to the Children's Park in the Guindy National Park campus. Located on the former home of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, the park is home to a wide range of snakes such as adders, pythons, vipers, cobras and other reptiles. The park gained statutory recognition as a medium zoo from the Central Zoo Authority in 1995. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'25"N, 80°13'33"E

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Saidapet (Guindy East)Chennai India

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Chennai Snake Park Trust – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phoenix Marketcity, Birla Planetarium, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy taluk.

1.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai
41 min walk • Phoenix Marketcity, located in the vibrant city of Chennai, India, stands as a premier shopping destination that captivates visitors with its vast array of retail options and entertainment facilities. This sprawling shopping centre, nestled in the Velachery area...
1.3 miE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
33 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, the Birla Planetarium stands as a beacon for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This modern planetarium, part of the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres, offers a captivating experience for visitors...
0.8 miE
Memorial
Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai
22 min walk • Gandhi Mandapam is a poignant memorial located in the bustling city of Chennai, India. It stands as a solemn tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and is a site that encapsulates the reverence in which he is held throughout the country.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Guindy taluk, Chennai
20 min walk • Guindy taluk is a taluk of the city district of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was formed in December 2013 from parts of the erstwhile Mambalam-Guindy taluk and the Mylapore-Triplicane taluk. It comprises the neighbourhoods of Adyar, Alandur, T. Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, Guindy and Kotturpuram.
1.2 miNW
Park
Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate, Chennai
32 min walk • Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. This was an active small scale industrial estate in the 1960s and 1970s but is gradually turning to new economy companies.
1.1 miNE
Golf
Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai
29 min walk • The Cosmopolitan Club is one of the three 18-hole golf courses in Chennai, India. It was established in the late 19th century. It has bowling since 2010.
1 miN
Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai
27 min walk • Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Chetty Street in the neighbourhood of Saidapet, the temple is administered by the Vishwakarma community. The presiding deity is the goddess Kamakshi.
1.2 miNE
Concert hall, Library
Anna Centenary Library, Chennai
31 min walk • The Anna Centenary Library is an established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram, Chennai. It is built at a cost of ₹172 crores. It is named after a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai. It was opened by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kotturpuram, Chennai
38 min walk • Kotturpuram, also known as Kottur, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and is situated in the Southern banks of the Adyar River.
0.5 miS
Green space with animals and a playground
Guindy National Park
14 min walk • Guindy National Park is a 2.70 km² protected area of Tamil Nadu, located in Chennai, India, is the 8th-smallest National Park of India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city.
0.6 miN
Church
New Life Assembly of God, Chennai
16 min walk • New Life Assembly of God is an evangelical megachurch affiliated with Assemblies of God, in Chennai, India, current Pentecostal. The senior pastor of this community is David Mohan. In 2020, the attendance is 40,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chennai Snake Park Trust?

Nearby attractions include New Life Assembly of God, Chennai (16 min walk), Guindy taluk, Chennai (20 min walk), Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai (22 min walk), Rangarajapuram, Chennai (22 min walk).

How to get to Chennai Snake Park Trust by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chennai Snake Park Trust:

Bus

Little Mount • Lines: 19B, V51 (16 min walk)
Guindy Station • Lines: S570 (22 min walk)

Metro

Little Mount • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Guindy Metro • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)

Train

Guindy (24 min walk)
Saidapet (30 min walk)