Birds, reptiles of Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo shifted to Vandalur, Vellore
1 year, 1 month ago

Birds, reptiles of Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo shifted to Vandalur, Vellore

The Hindu  

Birds and reptiles of Coimbatore’s VOC Park Zoo, a landmark leisure spot established in 1965, were shifted to other zoos in the State on Friday. The birds and reptiles were shifted to Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur in Chennai, and Amirthi Zoological Park in Vellore district. The shifted birds include one Malabar pied hornbill, five Brahminy kites, one Sarus crane, 51 Rose-ringed parakeets, 27 Alexandrine parakeets, 18 Red-breasted parakeets and 13 Rosy pelicans. K. Sridhar, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon of Arignar Anna Zoological Park, was present as the zoo staff captured and shifted the birds and reptiles to specially designed cages.

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Forest Dept. prepares report for shifting of animals, birds, reptiles from VOC Zoo
2 years, 9 months ago

Forest Dept. prepares report for shifting of animals, birds, reptiles from VOC Zoo

The Hindu  

The Forest Department has prepared a detailed report on animals, birds and reptiles sheltered at VOC Zoo, Coimbatore, to be submitted to the member-secretary of the Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu as part of shifting them to other zoos in the State. Based on the request, the Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu tasked officials of Coimbatore Forest Division to take …

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