Hyderabad, Oct. 19 -- Nehru Zoological Park, which is commonly known as the Hyderabad Zoo, witnessed a major rise in visitors on Sunday, October 18, as Dasara holidays for schools are nearing their end.

On Sunday, 20,483 people visited the zoo. It was the highest daily attendance recorded during the ongoing holiday season.

In order to handle the large crowds, zoo authorities have set up more ticket counters and deployed additional security personnel across the premises to ensure visitor safety.

Hyderabad Zoo Park houses 2,178 animals

The park currently has 2,178 animals belonging to four groups. These include 498 mammals, 1,352 birds, 320 reptiles and eight amphibians.

It recently welcomed mandrills through an animal exchange program...