Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks are important means of entertainment for the residents of Chennai city as well as the tourists. Though, there are a host of good amusements parks in Tamil Nadu, some of the best are located around Chennai. These parks are equipped with all the modern day facilities and gadgets. This has significantly contributed to the tourism industry of the state. Amusements Parks provide adventurous and fun filled entertainment for all, by the means of crazy activities and rides.
Beside, the parks provide something for everyone. On one hand, they are a paradise for the kids and on the other; they serve as picnics spot for the rest of the family members. There are even sprawling gardens in the complex to provide comfort and relaxation. Small food restaurants and refreshment centers are also present here, offering mouth watering food, after all the day's activities. Moreover, you can choose from a host of amusement parks in the vicinity of the city, some of which are given below.

Queensland The Great Amusement Park" was established in 2003 and is Promoted by Rajam Hotels (P) Ltd., who are in the Hospitality / Entertainment Industry. Located on the Chennai - Bangalore Trunk Road - Half an hour drive from Chennai, "Queensland - The Great Amusement Park" is spread over a very large area of 70 acres. Queensland is one of the best Amusement Parks that reckons with the best global standards. Particularly it is a place really worth spending your valuable time with. Every one will accept the fact being the valuable money that is being spent by our valuable visitors had fetched more value. It is a real boom to the Chennaiites. Ph: +91 - 44 - 26811124, 26811136
www.queenslandamusementpark.com/home.htm

Mgm Dizee World Situated near the beach on the East Coast Rd. Amusement Rides , Virtual Games and a Great Roller coaster ride. Ph: 044-27472129
www.mgmdizzeeworld.com

Kishkinta Kishkinta Chennai's own Kutralam is in Kishkinta , a man made waterfall its really cool, here you can also find large swimming pool with artificial waves . There lot of other Amusement rides, 3D cinema and easily one of the biggest amusement parks in India. About 30 kms drive from Chennai city near Tambaram off GST road. Ph: 044-2367244
http://www.kishkinta.in/

Kishkinta Chennai's own Kutralam is in Kishkinta , a man made waterfall its really cool, here you can also find large swimming pool with artificial waves . There lot of other Amusement rides, 3D cinema and water games etc. About 30 kms drive from Chennai city near Tambaram off GST road. Ph: 044-2367244
http://www.kishkinta.in/

Mayajaal The first of its kind Themed family entertainment center in India , A multiplex with 6 Movie halls, food court, 8 lane bowling alley, games arcade, shopping, beauty care, a kids care centre where you can leave your kids & freak out for the rest of the day and a net cafe, Mayajaal is spread over an area of 13 acres. Location: on the east coast road near muttukadu. Ph: 044 24731125
www.mayajaal.com

VGP Universal Kingdom is staging the VGP Extreme Stunts Stunts An American Action Show for a period of 45 days from April 23- June 6 2010. The oldest & the first amusement Park in Chennai is at VGP Golden Beach, East coast Road, Ph:044- 4491445.
www.vgpresorts.com

ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARK / Vandalur ZOO The Zoo at Vandalur houses animals from all around the country, adding to the excitement are the elephant rides & the safari. The park is a 30 km ride from city near Tambaram.
http://www.bharatonline.com/tamilnadu/travel/chennai/anna-zoological-park.html

Crocodile Bank A breeding center for crocodiles, En route to mahabalipuram. Ph: 044-27472447.
http://www.indiaprofile.com/wildlife/crocodilebank.htm

Dash-N-Splash It is situated at a distance of 30 km from Chennai and has a sprawling 3 acre campus. The park is beautifully landscaped and has ample shaded seating area. It is a huge hit amongst the kids, because of different exciting rides, and is a great place for a picnic. The facilities offered at the park include a well-equipped pure vegetarian cafeteria, separate change rooms with deposit lockers, souvenir shops, toiletries, eatables, etc.Ph:25212249, 04111-56211.

Dolphin-City Dolphin City is situated at a distance of 46 km from Chennai. The park offers a host of unique activities, such as the American Sea Lion performance, which is the first of its kind in the country. Other activities include under water view, open air theatre, boating, slides, swimming, etc. There is even a multi cuisine restaurant here, which caters to a variety of tastes. A complex, housing shops, is also available, where small items can be bought. Buses can also be arranged on request.Ph:04114-46370.

Ahaa Water Park Parkis a recently opened water park that focuses on family entertainment. there is a wave pool that generates waves of up to 3.5 feet and an octagonal slide with an overflowing mushroom in the center. There is 'a lazy river' so to say, where a constant current ensures your cruising along the banks or step under the 30-foot high water fall that spans 20 feet. The kiddies too have a pool. East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai Timings: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. all days of the week. Ph: 044-24491954.

Tarsha Water Sports Para-gliding, Jet Ski's, Power Boats, Wind Surfing, if you love the water this is the place, even if you are not there are lot of easier rides you can try. Tarsha is located close to Mahabalipuram Town. Ph: 044-8270154/4415794.

Little Folks Folks It is situated at about 46 m from Chennai. It mainly caters to children and has many rides to lure them, like Giant-Piano, Toy Train, Rainbow Fountain, Slide-into-Pool, Cartoon Show and Paddle Pool.. 04114-46270/371.

Children's Park A mini zoo housing deers, monkeys, peacocks, reptiles & birds. A nice picnic spot on Sardar Vallabhai patel Rd, Guindy. 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Tuesday is a holiday.

Guindy Snake Park Park adjoins the children's park. A wide collection of snakes from around the country, pythons, vipers, cobra etc.
http://www.madrasi.info/snake-park.html

Vedanthangal Water Birds Sanctuary One of the most spectacular breeding grounds in India. Cormorants, herons, storks, pelicans, grebes and many others.The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has been protected by the local people for well over 250 years. The sanctuary gets its name from a nearby village and is only 75 Km from Chennai. The bird life (resident & visitors) includes Cormorants, Darters, Herons, Egrets, Open billed Stork, Spoonbill and White Ibis, Little Grebe, Indian Moorhen, Black Winged Stilts, a few migratory ducks and occasionally Grey Pelicans. November to February is the ideal season to visit the sanctuary. How to get there : Chennai is the nearest airport and one can motor down a distance of a hundred kilometers, most of it on the well-maintained National Highway 45. The nearest railhead is Chinglepet (26 km).
http://www.tamilnadu-tourism.com/wildlife-in-tamilnadu/vedanthangal-water-birds-sanctuary.html

BIRLA PLANETARIUM A Sky theatre with a seating capacity of 236, it also has a science & technology exhibition centre. Located near Anna University campus. Phone: 91-44 - 24410025 / 24416751 / 24915250.

Fort Museum It is at Fort St.George. The museum has 10 rooms displaying the documents of Indian history. The old uniforms, coins, padlocks, old prints and palanquins are displayed here. The banquet hall upstairs has a collection of paintings of the Governors and officials of the British regime. Timing : Saturday to Thursday From 10.00 to17.00 hrs. Ph: 044 25671127.