How is Delhi Zoo protecting animals from pollution and cold
6 days, 23 hours ago

How is Delhi Zoo protecting animals from pollution and cold

India Today  

As Delhi grapples with deteriorating air quality and chilly temperatures, the National Zoological Park has introduced a range of measures to safeguard its animal residents. From eco-friendly vehicles to enhanced dust control systems, the zoo has implemented a comprehensive winter management plan. Zoo authorities have taken steps such as replacing diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives and using fogger machines to spray water and suppress airborne dust, particularly in areas prone to pollution. Located in a relatively lower-lying area, the Delhi Zoo benefits from some natural protection against pollution. Key Points: The Delhi Zoo has launched a winter management plan to protect animals from pollution and cold weather.

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Delhi zoo to introduce new technology to clean ponds housing crocodiles, gharials
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi zoo to introduce new technology to clean ponds housing crocodiles, gharials

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The National Zoological Park in Delhi will soon implement ‘nano bubble technology’ for cleaning and purifying the water to improve aesthetics of the zoo and promote well-being of aquatic animals. Delhi zoo to introduce new technology to clean ponds housing crocodiles, gharials The nano bubble technology is being used for the first time, with a 15-day trial period …

Nehru Zoo Gears Up for Harsh Winter With New Heating Measures
1 month ago

Nehru Zoo Gears Up for Harsh Winter With New Heating Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As winter, which is predicted to be more severe than usual, setting in, officials at the Nehru Zoological Park have begun taking measures to keep the approximately 1,500 inmates warm. To keep animals warm, nearly 100 room-heaters have been installed in enclosures, especially for carnivores and other cold-sensitive species, zoo assistant curator Vishnu Vardhan told Deccan Chronicle. “Temperature control …

Zoo Winter Management Plan: A Comprehensive Approach to Ensure Animal Comfort
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Zoo Winter Management Plan: A Comprehensive Approach to Ensure Animal Comfort

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Zoo prepares a detailed winter management plan for different species. The plan focuses on incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables, and making infrastructure changes such as creating special temporary shelters to keep out the cold, installing heaters, thatch covers to block winds and dehumidifiers.

More animals, less space in Delhi's zoological park
6 months, 1 week ago

More animals, less space in Delhi's zoological park

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: An official announcement on Monday revealed that the National Zoological Park in Delhi’s Pragati Maidan is set to implement a new ticketing system. This constrained system, amidst burgeoning foot traffic, has prompted the zoo’s director to unveil ongoing transformation plans aimed at addressing various challenges in the upcoming months. As reporters ventured into the heart of the zoo, …

Delhi zoo deploys coolers, sprinklers to help animals beat the heat
7 months ago

Delhi zoo deploys coolers, sprinklers to help animals beat the heat

Hindustan Times  

The National Zoological Park in Delhi has taken an array of measures, from installing water coolers outside bear and lion enclosures to deploying water sprinklers for elephants and deer, to help animals and birds beat the heat as mercury levels continue to soar in the Capital. An official at the zoo, under the condition of anonymity, said they have implemented …

Exclusive: 456 animals die in Delhi Zoo in 3 years, activist demands investigation
3 years, 5 months ago

Exclusive: 456 animals die in Delhi Zoo in 3 years, activist demands investigation

Op India  

A Right to Information query has revealed that around 456 animals have died at the National Zoological Park in Delhi between April 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020. The RTI response also revealed that an additional 96 animals died at the National Zoological Park between April 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Animal rights activist demands constitution of a committee …

Delhi Zoo to Get 10 Species from Different States Following Large Number of Animal Deaths
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Zoo to Get 10 Species from Different States Following Large Number of Animal Deaths

News 18  

The Delhi zoo, which hogged the headlines due to a large number of animal deaths over the past two years, will bring in more than 10 species of wildlife, including a rhino, a tigress and crocodiles, from other states through an exchange programme, according to officials. The zoo”s director, Ramesh Pandey, said the animal mortality rate in the zoo had …

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