‘Petting’ Zoo @ Thrill Valley, Yelagiri Hills
Petting Zoo was an interesting and different experience for us. When compared to normal zoos where you can just watch animals behind cages, in this place you can touch, feel, hold, caress and interact directly with animals! I loved the idea and enjoyed the experience, much 🙂
During our recent trip to Yelagiri Hills, near Chennai – Tamil Nadu, South India, we went to an adventure park called ‘Thrill Valley‘. I will write a separate post about the rides available there, but it was this petting zoo inside Thrill Valley that attracted me the most and naturally, we went there first.
Of course we didn’t hope to jump over a leopard or lie down on a tiger. Those experiences are not available, at least not yet 😛 But we found many pet animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, chicks, ducks, ponies, etc. We also saw enclosures filled with water – not sure if they are planning to introduce fishes.
While dogs and cats came to us easily, rabbits were not that forthcoming. They kept jumping and running. We didn’t lift ducks – we ran behind them while they moved in a group. Of course, we didn’t go around chasing and lifting these animals ourselves – a guide was there to help us.
Animals also need our love & affection – don’t you think?
Right now there are only a few animals but I still liked the experience. Maybe if more people visit they might add new animals. I feel they could have birds also and increase the number of personnel to help visitors – there was only one person when we went.
I also wish there is a facility to wash our hands while coming out – actually there is a small house nearby and we washed our hands there, but one within would’ve been better. It seems they’ve opened this zoo just three months back, so I guess they will improve in the future.
The idea is good. I hope there will be more such petting zoos at other places also – especially in cities. Don’t miss the photo slideshow I have embedded at the beginning of this post that gives a glimpse into our experience.
Destination Infinity
There are not that many petting zoos. I am glad you both enjoyed visiting this place.
Yes we did, thanks 🙂
Destination Infinity
I think such experience will create an attachment towards animals… gentle hold by you both 🙂
Yes, I too hope that such experiences will create more attachment between humans and animals and humans would reduce their quantum of cruelty towards animals at least a bit.
Destination Infinity
You guys had fun.. 🙂 and why not a tiger .. you know if you go to thailand you can do that there.. PAT A tiger and take pics close by
Lovely picturs D.I.
How are you doing , long time
Bikram’s
Ohooo.. i would love to visit that tiger petting zoo in thailand 🙂
Destination Infinity
I didn’t know that there were petting zoos in India too. There is one here where I took my son but he was too scared to touch anything. But they don’t have rabbits. 🙁
Probably he will enjoy after a few years… by then they might introduce rabbits also 🙂
Destination Infinity
interesting concept. something unique they have come up with. guess with time they will add more experiences for the visitors, as you said, with the addition of a variety of animals
Yes, it’s unique, and I like it 🙂
Destination Infinity
Yeah, being with the guide and enjoying the innocence of these species is a different experience altogether. Good to see you having a great time 😊
Thank you 🙂
Destination Infinity
I never knew about this zoo. I had been here long time back. Now, would love to visit again just for the sake of this zoo!
I don’t know how I missed this post. Was roaming a lot and so was not checking!
I can see both of you enjoyed your trip! Roam as much as you can, now!
Yea, sure we will roam 🙂
Destination Infinity
Concept is good .. The boys who took us were friendly and helpful .. our children enjoyed the pet zoo.. but the Dog’s were in pathetic condition .. not bathed such breeds should be kept in better environment .. stale rice was not removed from the cage .. felt sorry for the Dog’s… otherwise we enjoyed other entertainments…