Obesity, lack of exercise, kidney dysfunction reasons behind big cats' death at Delhi zoo: Report
Big cats in captivity are very much prone to kidney ailments. Furthermore, lack of enrichment tools and exercise, obesity, and stereotypic behaviour have been observed in big cats in captivity.
Mar 07, 2022, 08:57 AM IST
Delhi Unlock: Zoo reopens in national capital, all tickets sold overnight
"The ticket counters outside the zoo have already been closed. So, people are requested to book tickets online only two to three days in advance to avoid any inconvenience," a zoo official said.
Mar 01, 2022, 11:48 AM IST
World Elephant Day: Pachyderms in Delhi, Hyderabad zoos had a feast day!
A a lavish spread of bananas, cucumbers, coconuts, apples and watermelons awaited the elephants in the capital. Down south in Hyderabad's zoo, a sumptuous buffet of cake made of ragi and rice topped with fruits, vegetables, sprouts and corn was offered to the animals
Aug 13, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
Visitors throng Delhi Zoo as it reopens after nearly 4 months of closure due to COVID-19 - In Pics
Delhi zoo which was closed for nearly four months during the second wave of COVID-19 has been reopened for tourists from August 1, Sunday. Visitors were seen thronging the place keeping the COVID-protocols in mind.
Aug 01, 2021, 16:19 PM IST
Delhi Zoo to reopen for public from August 1 in two shifts, entry only through online booking
Delhi Zoo Director Ramesh Pandey said that entry to visitors will be granted strictly through online booking. The visitors will have to strictly abide by the Centre’s COVID-19 safety protocols, he added.
Jul 26, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
Tigress dies in Delhi zoo, no coronavirus link found
The 13-year-old big cat named Kalpana died on April 22 evening and the carcass was cremated a day following directions to minimise human-animal interface.
Apr 25, 2020, 14:12 PM IST
Tigress 'Anushka' kills youth in Ranchi's Ormanjhi zoo
The zoo authorities tried hard but failed to rescue the youth. The identity of youth wearing a red-check shirt is yet to be ascertained.
Mar 04, 2020, 13:27 PM IST
Mentally unstable man jumps into lion's enclosure in Delhi zoo, rescued by security personnel- Watch video
A man, said to be mentally unstable, on Thursday allegedly jumped into a lion's enclosure at National Zoological Park in Delhi and was later rescued by the security personnel who immediately rushed to provide help as soon as they got to know about the incident.
Oct 17, 2019, 16:00 PM IST
Want a personalised postage stamp with your favourite animal? Delhi Zoo is planning to make that happen!
The zoo official said a single sheet costing Rs 300 will have 12 personalised stamps and that the visitors can select from different templates on which the stamps will be printed.
Jul 30, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Delhi zoo losing its sheen as empty enclosures welcome visitors
The enclosures are lying empty and only a handful of people can be seen revolving round the cages.
Mar 12, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
All four monitor lizards in Delhi zoo dead due to 'shock'
As per the postmortem report, the lizards died of shock. Khan said the reptiles died on February 1, 2, 11 and 15.
Feb 23, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
Delhi zoo hobbles back to normalcy, exotic deer births bring back visitors
"We have received more than 25,000 visitors since the zoo was reopened on January 11. More than 20,000 people, including foreigners, visited the park last weekend," zoo curator said.
Jan 22, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Delhi zoo opens its doors to the public after nearly 3 months post bird flu scare
When asked about the preparations post-bird flu scare in the zoo, the official said, measures to protect the animals have been stepped up.
Jan 12, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Bird flu claims six more birds in Delhi; toll rises to 64!
The deaths of four other birds on Monday were reported from a lake behind Shakti Sthal, the memorial to Indira Gandhi.
Oct 24, 2016, 22:55 PM IST
Delhi zoo witnesses two more bird deaths; avian flu scare spreads beyond premises
As per reports, at least 10 birds have been found dead in the city over the past 48 hours which include five at the capital city's deer park.
Oct 21, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Delhi zoo shuts down after bird flu scare; 8 water birds, few ducks die
Amidst the prevalent bird flu scare at the Delhi zoo, the concerned authorities have shut down the premises till further notice.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Delhi zoo sets record as painted storks lay over 1,500 eggs
Explaining the peculiar nature of the wading birds, the curator said that the parent painted storks fly back to their native place leaving behind the eggs.
Jan 24, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
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