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Zooplanktons are the most fascinating group of micro organisms found in aquatic bodies. They play a vital role as primary consumers. The zooplanktons have great significance in biology of the organisms, especially for the fishes. The present study was aimed to investigate the seasonal variation in zooplankton diversity of Velair Lake, located in Warangal district, Telangana. The study was carried out for a period of one year from June 2016 to May 2017.This lake has rich number of species biodiversity of aquatic animals. Four different groups of zooplanktons were identified in this study which include Rotifera,Cladocra,Copepoda and Ostracoda. Total 18 spices of zooplankton were identified which include of 10 species of rotifer, 4 spices of cladocera, 3 species of copepod and ostracoda 1 species. The zooplankton community was maximum in summer season, minimum in monsoon season. The composition of zooplankton rotifers was dominant (59%) followed by cladocera (21%), copepod (15%) and ostracoda (5%).