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Published on Jun 08, 2024 05:33 PM IST

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Two chinkara at Delhi zoo fight for dominance, 1 dies

An official alleged that the zoo administration removed staff from night duty from some enclosures, including the antelope enclosure, where the infighting occurred

Following the death of the antelope, the Delhi zoo is now left with eight chinkara. (File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 04, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi zoo set to receive hornbills from Assam

The Capital will receive the hornbills in exchange for four black bucks — a trade-off approved by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC), the officials said

The animal exchange was finalised and approved by MoEFCC on March 25, and is likely to be completed over the next fortnight. (HT)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Much ado at Delhi zoo as two crocodiles escape enclosure

The two crocodiles were found roaming in the zoo premises before it was opened to visitors for the day

Zoo officials said the marsh crocodiles were found before the zoo opened for the public. (HT Archive)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 10:44 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

LG clears walkability plans for Purana Qila, Pragati Maidan, Delhi zoo

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved walkability plans for areas around Purana Qila, Pragati Maidan, and Delhi zoo. The plans aim to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and cycling facilities. Saxena also cleared multi-modal integration plans for three Delhi Metro stations. Additionally, the construction of two railway overbridges and one railway underbridge in outer Delhi was approved to ease traffic congestion.

The plan walkability plan for the three areas, including Pragati Maidan, has been in the works for the past several months. (PTI)

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Updated on Sep 28, 2023 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi zoo approaches IRCTC to run its canteen

Zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals.

Guests to the zoo are often accompanied by young children. (HT Archive)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:11 AM IST

ByAheli Das

In exchange plan, Delhi Zoo to get stump tailed macaque

The macaque will be brought from Aizawl zoo while six silver pheasants will be sent to Aizawl in return

Delhi Zoo will also carry out exchange of deer species which is aimed at reducing inbreeding. (File photo)

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Updated on Aug 12, 2023 04:44 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi floods: Pumps deployed to keep animals safe at Delhi Zoo

Flooding caused by damaged drain regulator in Delhi Zoo leads to increase in water levels of moats and drains, but officials prepared with pumps and raised sections in enclosures to manage situation.

Platforms are being created by the zoo authorities inside the enclosures. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2023 12:40 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Summer Escape: Delhiites go Zoo-La-La!

From Asiatic elephants to an innumerable variety of deers, Delhi Zoo has innumerable animals that would make your summer trip to these majestic wonders to be successfully spent day.

The two Asiatic elephants and one African elephant are fed cucumbers and melons to ensure they stay cool during the summers. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2023 03:24 PM IST

ByManvi Singh, New Delhi

After 18 years, 2 Royal Bengal tiger cubs born in Delhi zoo

On May 4, the tigress Siddhi gave birth to five cubs. While two of them survived, three were stillborn.

Officials will continue to monitor the two cubs and ensure the animals stay healthy. Once all vaccinations are completed and they grow up, they can be released into their enclosures for public viewing (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 16, 2023 01:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Soon, 12-metre boundary wall to protect Delhi Zoo

The Union ministry of environment, under which the Delhi Zoo operates, has sanctioned the grant for the project, officials said

The Delhi Zoo, which opened in 1959 and was awarded the title of national zoological park in 1982, currently houses over 90 species of birds and animals. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:43 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Red-headed vulture seen at Delhi’s Bhatti mines, first since 2017

The bird was spotted during an ongoing winter raptor survey, which is carried out by the Bombay Natural History Society each year at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

The red-headed vulture is “critically endangered”, with less than 10,000 of these birds existing worldwide. (Courtesy: Manan Singh Mahadev)

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Updated on Jan 30, 2023 12:29 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Top 5 most popular zoos in India you must visit

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Published on Sep 17, 2022 08:47 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Delhi zoo plans to get female ostrich from Southern India

Delhi Zoo Director Sonali Ghosh said, "Interestingly, the ostrich we have got from Chandigarh zoo belongs to the same clutch of eggs we have here. There were not enough female ostrich. Now we have to find female ostrich for them. Covid-19 has slowed down the entire process, but we will do it."

After getting a male ostrich from Chandigarh zoo on Wednesday, Delhi zoo is planning to get a female ostrich from the Southern part of India.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Sep 23, 2021 03:55 PM IST

ANI |

Delhi zoo gets 465 new ‘high-end’ CCTV cameras to monitor animal’s welfare

So far the zoo had a few surveillance cameras installed only at critical points that did not cover the entire premises

A peacock walks past a white tiger at the Delhi zoo. (PTI)

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Updated on Aug 27, 2021 03:53 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Winged guests make an early entrance at Delhi zoo

Almost 140 painted storks have already arrived, zoo officials said, adding that the water bodies in the zoo are full of the winged creatures with long, yellow beaks. “By the end of August, the numbers may reach more than 500,” said Pandey.

Almost 140 painted storks have already arrived in the zoo. Officials expect the numbers to reach more than 500 by the end of the month. (Photo shared by Delhi zoo)

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Published on Aug 16, 2021 04:50 AM IST

ByVatsala Shrangi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Over 2,500 turn up as Delhi zoo opens after three months

The National Zoological Park has reopened in two shifts, and the administration will initially allow around 3,000 visitors a day, split evenly between each shift.

The Delhi zoo reopened on April 1 this year, after being shut for nearly a year since the pandemic broke out in the national capital in March last year, but was closed two weeks later. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2021 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Delhi zoo set to reopen today in two shifts, ticket booking goes online

Preparations were underway on Saturday afternoon with the premises being sanitised and additional security being deployed to manage the Sunday crowd.

New Delhi, India - July 31, 2021: A worker chemically disinfects the premises at the National Zoological Park ahead of its reopening tomorrow, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2021 03:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Delhi zoo to reopen for visitors from August 1

Zoo officials said the two shifts will be from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.

During the brief period it was opened in April, the zoo had allowed only 2,000 visitors -- 1,000 in each shift -- in the premises.(ANI)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2021 12:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

NCRTC ropes in experts to study impact of underground rail corridor on Delhi zoo

The NCRTC has asked experts from the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) to do an assessment to gauge the impact of the vibration caused by the trains running underground as well as the construction work.

An expert said animals are far more sensitive to vibrations than humans, and if an alternate alignment of the corridor is possible, then it should be considered.(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2021 08:38 AM IST

ByRisha Chitlangia, New Delhi

Delhi zoo to open with Covid-19 precautions

"We opened the website ticket sale at 8am on Wednesday. Around 5pm, there were over 50 bookings," Delhi zoo director Ramesh Kumar Pandey said.

The Delhi zoo was shut for visitors on March 18 last year, a week before the nationwide lockdown that lasted 68 days was imposed.(PTI)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2021 07:38 AM IST

BySoumya Pillai, New Delhi

Delhi zoo reports first bird flu death, doubles down on safety measures

Environment ministry officials confirmed that with the positive case at Delhi zoo, safety protocol at the premises had been intensified. The only solace this time, as compared to the last avian flu breakout at the zoo in 2016, is that this time the zoo is already closed for the general public.

In a statement issued, the ministry also said that the zoo authorities have been directed to use disinfectant spray of lime juice.(HT/File Photo)

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Published on Jan 17, 2021 12:11 AM IST

BySoumya Pillai, New Delhi

White tigress, cub die due to birth complications at Delhi zoo

One of her cubs also could not survive. The remaining one is being hand reared in the veterinary hospital by a dedicated team and best possible care is being extended.

Before white tigress Nirbhaya’s death, the Delhi zoo had three pairs of white tigers.(Shankar Mourya/HT representative image)

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Published on Dec 14, 2020 03:01 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Deepali Sharma

Bengal tiger Bittu breathes his last at Delhi zoo; new tigress arrives from Kanpur

Zoo officials said Bittu was not keeping well for the past few months and died at 9.25am Thursday. Delhi zoo director Ramesh Pandey said Bittu was brought from Van Vihar Zoo, Bhopal, in 2014 and had completed his average life span of 15 years.

B-2 (Bittu), a 15-year-old male Royal Bengal tiger, was suffering from acute chronic kidney disorder (CKD).(Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2020 07:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByVatsala Shrangi

Elephants to birds: Delhi zoo provides special care, food for 200 old animals

These animals include tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, elephants, Himalayan black bear, gaur and birds, Zoo Director Ramesh Pandey said.

Efforts are made by Delhi zoo for better upkeep on these animals (representational image).(Unsplash)

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Published on Oct 07, 2020 09:04 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India | Posted By: Trisha Sengupta

Delhi zoo generated ecosystem services worth Rs 422.76 crore in 2019-20: Study

The Central Zoo Authority commissioned the study to the Energy and Resources Institute to evaluate the services provided by the zoo

The study found that almost 77% of the contribution comes from the recreational and cultural services of the zoo.(File photo)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2020 12:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

Delhi Zoo to welcome rhino from Patna Zoo

The World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on September 22 to emphasise the importance of conservation of rhinoceros species.

The image shows a rhinoceros. (representational image)(ANI)

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Published on Sep 23, 2020 05:35 PM IST

New Delhi | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury

Injured Greater Flamingo found in South Delhi treated and released in the wild

A resident flock of flamingos was identified at Najafgarh Jheel Wetlands by DBF members.

A 2.5 years old Greater Flamingo was spotted with critical wing injury in South Delhi two weeks ago(Twitter/@WildlifeSOS)

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Published on May 20, 2020 10:43 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury

Covid lockdown helps relax zoo animals, make them feel ‘almost at home’

A report on the assessment based on the stress levels, diet, sleep, mating and defecation patterns of the animals will be submitted to the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) after the lockdown is over.

Most animals have become less shy and stress-free since the zoo closed for general public on March 18, said officials.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 09, 2020 09:05 AM IST

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People in a queue outside a medical store in Mumbai during the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus on Wednesday.(Bhushan Koyande/ HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 26, 2020 09:23 AM IST

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Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience

An official alleged that the zoo administration removed staff from night duty from some enclosures, including the antelope enclosure, where the infighting occurred

The Capital will receive the hornbills in exchange for four black bucks — a trade-off approved by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC), the officials said

The two crocodiles were found roaming in the zoo premises before it was opened to visitors for the day

Zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals.

The macaque will be brought from Aizawl zoo while six silver pheasants will be sent to Aizawl in return

Flooding caused by damaged drain regulator in Delhi Zoo leads to increase in water levels of moats and drains, but officials prepared with pumps and raised sections in enclosures to manage situation.

From Asiatic elephants to an innumerable variety of deers, Delhi Zoo has innumerable animals that would make your summer trip to these majestic wonders to be successfully spent day.

On May 4, the tigress Siddhi gave birth to five cubs. While two of them survived, three were stillborn.

The Union ministry of environment, under which the Delhi Zoo operates, has sanctioned the grant for the project, officials said

The bird was spotted during an ongoing winter raptor survey, which is carried out by the Bombay Natural History Society each year at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Check out some of India's best zoos that allow you to observe wildlife and admire natural beauty all around.

Delhi Zoo Director Sonali Ghosh said, "Interestingly, the ostrich we have got from Chandigarh zoo belongs to the same clutch of eggs we have here. There were not enough female ostrich. Now we have to find female ostrich for them. Covid-19 has slowed down the entire process, but we will do it."

So far the zoo had a few surveillance cameras installed only at critical points that did not cover the entire premises

Almost 140 painted storks have already arrived, zoo officials said, adding that the water bodies in the zoo are full of the winged creatures with long, yellow beaks. “By the end of August, the numbers may reach more than 500,” said Pandey.

The National Zoological Park has reopened in two shifts, and the administration will initially allow around 3,000 visitors a day, split evenly between each shift.

Preparations were underway on Saturday afternoon with the premises being sanitised and additional security being deployed to manage the Sunday crowd.

Zoo officials said the two shifts will be from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.

The NCRTC has asked experts from the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) to do an assessment to gauge the impact of the vibration caused by the trains running underground as well as the construction work.

"We opened the website ticket sale at 8am on Wednesday. Around 5pm, there were over 50 bookings," Delhi zoo director Ramesh Kumar Pandey said.

Environment ministry officials confirmed that with the positive case at Delhi zoo, safety protocol at the premises had been intensified. The only solace this time, as compared to the last avian flu breakout at the zoo in 2016, is that this time the zoo is already closed for the general public.

One of her cubs also could not survive. The remaining one is being hand reared in the veterinary hospital by a dedicated team and best possible care is being extended.

Zoo officials said Bittu was not keeping well for the past few months and died at 9.25am Thursday. Delhi zoo director Ramesh Pandey said Bittu was brought from Van Vihar Zoo, Bhopal, in 2014 and had completed his average life span of 15 years.

These animals include tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, elephants, Himalayan black bear, gaur and birds, Zoo Director Ramesh Pandey said.

The Central Zoo Authority commissioned the study to the Energy and Resources Institute to evaluate the services provided by the zoo

The World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on September 22 to emphasise the importance of conservation of rhinoceros species.

A resident flock of flamingos was identified at Najafgarh Jheel Wetlands by DBF members.

A report on the assessment based on the stress levels, diet, sleep, mating and defecation patterns of the animals will be submitted to the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) after the lockdown is over.

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