Despite rapid urbanization, Hyderabad retains several protected green spaces and urban forests.
* **KBR (Kasu Brahmananda Reddy) National Park:** A 390-acre national park situated right in the heart of affluent Jubilee Hills, offering walking trails surrounded by peafowl and varied flora. * **Nehru Zoological Park:** One of India's largest and most visited zoos, featuring wildlife safaris and a sprawling natural habitat for hundreds of species. * **Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park:** A deer national park in the city's outskirts, famously serving as a preservation space for the Blackbuck (the state animal of Telangana). * **Mrugavani National Park:** Located near Chilkur, this park is home to wild boars, spotted deer, and over 100 species of birds. * **Sanjeevaiah Park & NTR Gardens:** Prominent urban parks located along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, ideal for family picnics and evening strolls.