Biological Park, Andaman.
Tropical Nature & Wildlife Experience

About Biological of the Andaman Islands

Biological Park is located at the southern tip of South Andaman Island within the Chidiya Tapu reserve forest, about 25 km from Port Blair. The park covers 40 hectares and is entirely forested, the enclosures sit under a thick tropical canopy, which keeps the walking trail shaded and cool even in warmer months. The forest here is dense enough that it does not feel like a constructed park; it feels like a section of jungle that happens to have marked paths and animal enclosures built into it.

The park was designed in three phases. Only the first phase is open to visitors as of now; the remaining phases are still under development. The current accessible section includes the main animal and bird enclosures, the 2 km paved walking circuit, and the battery-operated buggy service that runs the full route in about 30 minutes for visitors who prefer not to walk.

What makes it genuinely worth visiting is the species specificity. This is not a collection of lions and elephants. Every animal on display exists here because it is endemic or resident to the Andaman Islands, the saltwater crocodile found in the island's coastal waterways, the Andaman wild boar, the barking deer, the spotted deer, the monitor lizard. The bird species active in and around the park include the Andaman Crested Serpent Eagle, Andaman Starling, and Andaman Bulbul, species that are endemic to these islands and not found in mainland India.

The History of Biological Park
, Conservation Planning and the Island's Endemic Wildlife

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands sit within one of the world's recognised biodiversity hotspots. The island chain's long geographic isolation from the Indian mainland produced a range of endemic species, animals that evolved separately and are found nowhere else. Several of these species face pressure from habitat loss, human settlement expansion, and the particular vulnerability that comes with a small, island-bound population. By the 1990s, the Forest Department of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration recognised the need for a dedicated conservation and research facility on the islands.

Chidiya Tapu was the chosen location. The name itself means Bird Island in Hindi, the area had long been known as one of the richest birdwatching zones in South Andaman, and the reserve forest here was already protected. The Biological Park was established in 2001 after a planning period of nearly 20 years, with a phased development plan intended to expand the facility over time.

The first phase covers the current 40-hectare section open to visitors. The park's design philosophy kept the original forest intact rather than clearing land for conventional zoo-style enclosures. Trees from the Andaman forest, including Mahuas and Padauks, the latter the same timber processed at Chatham Saw Mill in Port Blair, remain standing throughout the park. The result is an environment where the line between enclosure and forest is deliberately blurred, which is both better for the animals and more interesting to walk through.

The two remaining development phases, when completed, are expected to expand the park's range of species and facilities. Current timelines for those phases have not been officially confirmed.

Planning a Full Chidiya Tapu Day Around the Biological Park

The Biological Park closes at 2:00 PM, which is the detail that shapes the rest of the day. The practical approach is to reach the park by 8:30 AM when it opens, spend 1.5 to 2 hours walking the trail or taking the buggy, and be out by 11:00 AM. The afternoon is then free for Chidiya Tapu beach, which is 5 to 10 minutes away by road, and the Munda Pahad viewpoint for the sunset.

Chidiya Tapu beach is one of the quieter beaches near Port Blair with good sunset views from its western end. Munda Pahad is a short forest-edged trail to a viewpoint that overlooks the sea, one of the better sunset spots in the southern Andaman area. The three stops together, Biological Park, Chidiya Tapu beach, Munda Pahad sunset, make a complete and unhurried day out of Port Blair.

There are no restaurants inside the Biological Park and limited food options in the Chidiya Tapu village area. Carry water and food for the full day from Port Blair. The drive from Port Blair to Chidiya Tapu is around 45 to 60 minutes via NH4 and passes through forested stretches, it is a pleasant road on a rented scooter.

Tips for Visiting Biological Park

• Arrive early, the park opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM. Wildlife is most active in the morning, the temperature is cooler, and you leave yourself the full afternoon for Chidiya Tapu beach and Munda Pahad.
• The park is closed on Mondays. Confirm this locally before planning a Monday visit, some sources list it as open all days, but the Monday closure is consistently reported by visitors.
• Do not rely on the buggy being operational. Check at the entrance and carry walking shoes regardless. The 2 km trail is not difficult, but it can be damp, good footwear makes a difference.
• Carry water, insect repellent, and light snacks. Nothing is sold inside the park and the Chidiya Tapu village has limited food options. Pack for the full day from Port Blair.
• Do not feed the animals or tap on the enclosure railings. This is a conservation facility, the animals are here for study and protection, not entertainment. The same applies to making loud noises near the enclosures.
• For birdwatching, the window between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM is the most productive. Bring binoculars. The endemic species here, the Andaman Crested Serpent Eagle in particular, are not easily found elsewhere in South Andaman.

Add Biological Park in Your Andaman Itinerary

Biological Park is the right stop for visitors who want to see Andaman's endemic wildlife without a separate island trip or permit. Combine it with Chidiya Tapu beach and the Munda Pahad sunset point on the same day, it is a complete south Andaman half-day that most Port Blair itineraries either miss entirely or treat as an afterthought.

Our team at Andaman Vacations India includes the Chidiya Tapu circuit in Port Blair itineraries for visitors who want more than beaches and jetties. Tell us your travel dates and we will plan a Chidiya Tapu day that covers the Biological Park, the beach, and Munda Pahad in a clean sequence without rushed timing.