The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, stretched over 635 acres of land is located 9kms from the city centre. The zoo which houses around 80 species of birds and animals caged is bounded by eastern ghats on the three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the east . It is one of the largest Zoo Park in Andhra Pradesh. The well planned layout of the Indira zoo park has different enclosures for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals and birds close to their natural habitats. The wildlife variety ranges from common langur, mandrills, olive baboons, wolves, jackals to Himalayan black bear, terrapins, water monitor lLizards, crocodile and hippopotamus. The zoo encloses varied collection of birds like grey pelicans, rosy pelicans, pied horn bills, painted storks, peacocks, budgerigars etc. Other attractions in the zoo are mini-train and zoo van drive to facilitate people to watch the wild life.

The park is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m on all the days except Mondays. Entry Fees are Rs. 5 for children, Rs.10 for adults and for taking the car with 5 occupants, the rate is Rs. 200.

Vuda Park
Vuda Park alias Taraka Rama Park, located near the Rama Krishna Beach is one of the most attractive leisure spot in Visakhapatnam. The park, named after the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N T Rama Rao, has boating and swimming facilities, a roller skating rink, camel and horse riding, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens and a children's park. The playpen for children in the park has 3000 plastic balls and boxing bags. The dancing musical fountain in the vuda park provide wholesome entertainment to visitors.

Shivaji Park
Shivaji Park is an ideal picnic spot sprawling over an area of 3 acres of land. It has many attractions like fountains, skating ring, childrens play area, beautiful gardens, food court etc. In the fountain area, there are three fountain hubs dancing according to the music played. The park is opened to the public in the evenings.