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Chennai's Vandalur Zoo springs back to life after devastating Vardah

After the damage caused by cyclone Vardah, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai's Vandalur was closed for the public. Over 15,000 trees have fallen at the zoo when cyclone Vardah struck the city.  
Vandalur Zoo, a popular picnic spot for school children, sees kids again as these school girls walk with their teacher for a trip to the zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
Vandalur Zoo, a popular picnic spot for school children, sees kids again as these school girls walk with their teacher for a trip to the zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
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A stylish chimp poses for the camera at Vandalur zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A stylish chimp poses for the camera at Vandalur zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A hippopotamus basks in the afternoon sun at the zoo in Chennai. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A hippopotamus basks in the afternoon sun at the zoo in Chennai. (Martin Louis | EPS)
The sly alligator enjoys a swim in the murky waters at the zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
The sly alligator enjoys a swim in the murky waters at the zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
The majestic tiger trying to beat the heat, takes a nap under a tree. (Martin Louis | EPS)
The majestic tiger trying to beat the heat, takes a nap under a tree. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A watchful Brahminy kite perched on a branch at the Vandalur zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A watchful Brahminy kite perched on a branch at the Vandalur zoo. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A flock of pelicans perched on the nets at Vandalur zoo in Chennai. (Martin Louis | EPS)
A flock of pelicans perched on the nets at Vandalur zoo in Chennai. (Martin Louis | EPS)
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