The Park is run by forest department, Government of Telangana, and is named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Nearly 100 species of birds, animals and reptiles are housed at the zoo, including indigenous animals like the: as well as The 600-acre (240 ha) Mir Alam Tank with its unique multiple arched bund (embankment), attracts hundreds of migratory birds, providing yet another attraction for the zoo.

The zoo also has special educational shows and feeding sessions scheduled each day.

[6] Several animals have been bred in the zoo and sent to various deer parks and sanctuaries all over India to restock depleted natural populations.

In order to boost captive breeding of vultures at the zoo, the state forest dept requested Maharashtra for 10 of these critically endangered birds.