Tag: Zoo

UP: Arif’s Sarus is female, zoo officials look for mate

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Kanpur: After almost two and a half months of controversy, the Kanpur Zoo has finally declared that the sarus crane found by Arif of Amethi in an injured state in February 2022 and nurtured back to health, is a female.
The gender was revealed from the DNA report that arrived from a Secunderabad lab.
Zoo officials said that they are now trying to find a suitable mate for the sarus.

Since it is a female, it is not likely that it will be released in the open.
The crane that had been living with Arif for the past one year, was taken from him by the forest department in March.
On April 16, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) ornithologist Dr Rajat Bhargava took out a small feather from the chest of the crane and had sent it to Secunderabad for DNA examination and its gender was determined.
As per the zoo authorities, it will now be paired with a male sarus crane from the zoo.
Samples of four other sarus cranes in the zoo have been sent to the Secunderabad lab for gender testing.

“After the report arrives, the female sarus crane will initially be kept in an enclosure next to a male crane for socialisation and the behaviour of the female and its male counterparts will be monitored for 15 days. After that, it will be moved into the male crane’s enclosure for mating,” said Kanpur Zoo director K.K. Singh.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 24, 2023
Pakistan’s largest zoo faces permanent closure amid public outcry

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Karachi: Pakistan’s largest zoo in the port city of Karachi is facing a permanent closure after 145 years in existence due to its “very poor” living conditions for the animals, who face ill-treatment and are not being fed properly.
The Federal and Sindh governments are mulling the closure of the Karachi Zoo, the second oldest zoo in the country, after reports of the ill-treatment of several animals, particularly a 17-year-old elephant named Nur Jehan.
Earlier, the elephant was found in poor health condition. Despite undergoing successful surgery, the mammal’s health condition has deteriorated due to months of inadequate care and treatment.

“The living conditions are very poor and the animals are clearly not well taken care of. There have been complaints of animals not being fed properly. So, the option of shutting the zoo down is under consideration but not final as yet,” a top official in the provincial government said.
He said Federal Minister and Senator Sherry Rehman and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto had suggested closing the recreation park and the zoo.
“We are looking at moving the animals to safer places,” the official said.
The provincial government has already removed zoo Director Khalid Hashmi for his negligence and cruel behaviour towards animals, in particular Nur Jehan who is fighting for her life after falling into a concrete pond inside her small enclosure at the zoo last week.
The fall came after a team of veterinarians from a global animal welfare organisation visited the zoo and treated Nur Jehan and other animals who were sick.

Nur Jehan was one of four African elephants who were brought to Karachi in 2009. Nur Jehan and Madhubala were put in the Karachi Zoo while Malik and Sonu were taken to the Safari Park.
Numerous reports have highlighted the cruelty shown by the zookeepers and the administration of the Karachi Zoo towards the animals.
The poor living conditions of animals have raised eyebrows of the wildlife experts who are demanding that the Karachi Zoo be shut down and the animals be shifted to safer sanctuaries.
Officials at the zoo say the animals are suffering because there are no adequate funds.
“What can we do without a proper budget? The money generated is not enough to feed all the animals properly and keep the zoo neat and clean,” one official said.
Established in 1878, the Karachi Zoo was formerly known as Mahatma Gandhi Garden. It is the largest zoo in Pakistan and the second oldest zoo in the country after the Lahore Zoo.
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April 18, 2023
Vizag zoo unveils 10 battery-operated vehicles for visitors to hire

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Visakhapatnam: The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (Vizag Zoo) on Wednesday unveiled 10 battery-operated vehicles for hire, to enable visitors to explore the zoo with ease, curator in-charge G Mangamma said.
Inaugurated by Chief Conservator of Forests Srikantha Natha Reddy, the e-vehicles will usher in an eco-friendly mode of transportation for visitors to explore the zoo in a sustainable manner, eliminating the need to combust fossil fuels.
“The introduction of battery vehicles is another step in this direction, and we are confident that it will make a significant difference in reducing the carbon emissions of the park,” Reddy said in a statement issued by the zoo.

Equipped to carry up to 10 people, the battery operated vehicles can help visitors avoid walking long distances. The vehicles can be hired at the main entrance or at the Sagar beach road gate.
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April 12, 2023
Royal Bengal Tiger dies at Hyderabad Zoo

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Hyderabad: A Royal Bengal Tiger has died at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
The 10-year-old male Royal Bengal Tiger named ‘Joe’ succumbed in its enclosure at 3 a.m., the Zoo curator said.
It was under treatment for the last six months and the post-mortem examination revealed that the big cat died of renal failure.

The animal was suffering from dyspepsia and loss of appetite. The animal was showing frequent appetite loss, changing diet pattern, and became lean in the backside.
“With profound grief and sorrow, it is informed that despite expert treatment and all efforts the animal died on 05.04.2023 at 03.00 am in enclosure due to renal failure as confirmed in post mortem,” the Zoo said in a statement.
Joe was born to Nikhil and Aparna in the Zoo.
This is the second major loss for the Zoo in less than a month. A 15-year-old male Cheetah named Abdullah gifted by the Saudi Prince a decade ago had died of a heart attack on March 25.
During his visit to the Zoo on the occasion of CoP11 summit-2012 held in Hyderabad, Saudi Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Al Saud had announced gifting two pairs of African lions and cheetahs.

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April 5, 2023
Hyderabad zoo implements measures to combat summer heat

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Hyderabad: Amid rise in maximum temperature in Hyderabad, the Nehru Zoological park is taking proactive measures to ensure the health and well-being of its animals. With temperatures steadily rising over the past few days, the zoo has installed coolers, sprinklers, and foggers throughout the park to combat the heat.
More than 200 sprinklers have been set up across the zoo, with small rain guns installed in each enclosure to ensure that every animal has access to relief from the heat. In addition, over one thousand foggers have been arranged in key areas such as the reptile house, New Macaws, all Pheasantry, and the Aviary area.
The zoo authorities are also ensuring that the lawns and gardens are watered continuously to keep the enclosures and surrounding areas cool and green. Over one kilogram of thunga grass has been placed on the roofs of the enclosures and night houses to further insulate the animals from the heat.

To help the animals beat the heat, the zoo authorities are providing them with seasonal fruits like watermelon. This not only helps to keep the animals hydrated but also provides a much-needed source of vitamins and nutrients.
With these measures in place, the Nehru Zoological park is well-equipped to handle the summer heat and ensure the health and well-being of its animals.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 3, 2023
Hyderabad: Zoo Park to Aramghar flyover work moving at snail’s pace
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Hyderabad: The construction of the much awaited-flyover from Zoo Park to Aramghar, Hyderabad is running behind the schedule and it is expected to take another year to complete.
As the work for the flyover is moving at a snail’s pace, it is most likely to miss the target of completing it by March 2023.
Earlier, the GHMC undertook road-widening work in the area to facilitate the project. However, due to damaged roads and trenches on it at a narrow stretch of Shivrampally, commuters are facing inconvenience.
Moreover, the damaged road due to the ongoing construction of the flyover poses a threat to two-wheelers, and many of them are losing balance while driving.
Though once completed, the flyover will significantly ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time between Zoo Park and Aramghar, until then, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) needs to ensure the safety of commuters by repairing the road at the earliest.

Hyderabad Zoo Park to Aramghar to be second largest flyover
The flyover which is a part of the strategic road development plan (SRDP) is being built at an estimated cost of Rs. 636.80 crores. It is being raised on 119 pillars and will cover a distance of 4.08 kilometers.
Once completed, it will be the second longest flyover in Hyderabad after PV Narasimha Rao Expressway which connects Mehdipatnam and Hyderabad Airport.
With the inauguration of the six-lane flyover, the flow of traffic from Zoo Park, old city to Hyderabad Airport, Mahboobnagar, Kurnool, Anantapur, and Bengaluru will become smooth.

Earlier, after inspecting the construction of the flyover, the then chief secretary Somesh Kumar instructed the officials to complete the construction by March 2023.
However, due to the slow construction work at the flyover, meeting the target is unlikely.
Kothaguda flyover inaugurated recently
Last year, Telangana State Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao inaugurated the Kothaguda multi-level flyover at Botanical Garden Junction in Hyderabad.
Earlier, KTR inaugurated the Shilpa Layout flyover. Both flyovers eased the traffic flow in the city.
Last year, many flyovers were inaugurated in Hyderabad. Some of them are as follows
1. Kothaguda flyover
2. Shilpa Layout flyover
3. Nagole flyover
4. Chandrayangutta flyover
5. Kaithalapur Flyover
6. Bahadurpura flyover
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )
February 19, 2023
Hyderabad: Forest minister launches app, website for zoo park

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Hyderabad: The Telangana minister for environment, forests, science and technology A Indrakaran Reddy launched a newly designed zoo website and a mobile application for the Hyderabad Zoo Park designed specially for online tickets booking.
Reddy stated that the mobile app was made by the Telangana government in collaboration with Centre for Good Governance who designed the website.
The website provides complete information of the Zoo along with online ticket booking system, animal adoption scheme details and payment mode. Reddy also said that with the launch of this website and Mobile App visitors need not have to stand in the long ques at the booking counters.
This Mobile app is used friendly one can directly book the Entry, Battery Operated Vehicle, Safari Park tickets in advance from any corner of the World. He requested to one and all to avail this facility and make a grand success.
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February 13, 2023
Hyderabad Zoo Park gets website, mobile app for online ticketing

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Hyderabad: Nehru Zoological Park in the city launched a new website along with a mobile app for online ticketing on Monday.
Telangana minister for forest and environment, Indrakaran Reddy Allola inaugurated the launch.
The new website has been developed by the Center for Good Governance (CGG). With the new addition, citizens would experience a hassle-free booking service.
The first version of the app was launched in 2020 to ease contactless ticketing owing to COVID-19
Major attraction of the place, battery vehicles can also be booked online on this new application.
CGG director general Rajendra Nimje, forest department joint secretary Prashanthi and Zoo Park curator Rajasekhar along with others participated in the launch event.
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February 13, 2023