Zoo

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached the zoo

CM Yogi At Zoo: Amidst the scorching heat, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reached the zoo.

Jun 15, 2024, 16:18 PM IST

Five lions escape from their enclosure at Sydney Zoo, prompt authorities to sound 'code one' alert

As the five lions managed a short escape from their enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, the zoo keepers had to rush guests of its "Roar and Snore" overnight stay programme to safety.

Nov 02, 2022, 12:46 PM IST

5 ostriches die mysteriously at Chennai Zoo; officials await test reports

The zoo had been home to 32 ostriches, of which 5 have succumbed to what is until now, an unknown illness.

Oct 28, 2021, 16:58 PM IST

Gujarat to feature world's largest zoo, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance to build it on 250 acres land

The zoo will reportedly be called 'Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Kingdom' and will be spread over 250.1 acres.

Dec 21, 2020, 21:03 PM IST

DNA: A story of the world's most depressed elephant and it’s 'Happy Ending'

In this section of DNA, we will learn about a story of the world's most depressed elephant and it’s 'Happy Ending', will tell you how the insistence of a Pakistani dictator imprisoned an elephant from the jungle to the zoo.

Dec 04, 2020, 22:56 PM IST

Centre planning to upgrade, expand zoos across India in PPP mode: Prakash Javadekar

The Union Minister informed that policy for up-gradation and development of all the zoos in the country is underway and will be taken up during the upcoming budget. 

Oct 06, 2020, 01:11 AM IST

Russell's viper gives birth to 35 snakelets in Coimbatore zoo

Coimbatore zoo director Senthil Nathan said that the snakes would be handed over to the forest department, adding that not all of them would be able to survive in the forest. 

Aug 09, 2020, 18:30 PM IST

As big cats go hungry, Indonesia zoo considers 'worst-case' deer cull

A zoo in Indonesia may slaughter some of its animals to feed others, such as a Sumatran tiger and a Javan leopard, if it runs out of food in coming months after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to shut it doors.

May 22, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Risk is fun, says Shweta Tripathi

Actress Shweta Tripathi wants to challenge herself with each project, and says she doesn't want to play safe.

Oct 30, 2018, 00:23 AM IST

Kolkata zoo to have four anacondas next year

The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), also known as water boa, are the most common and is a non-venomous boa species found in South America.

Dec 14, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Bid to save Rhinos – British zoo uses IVF technology to protect white Rhino species from extinction

This initiative has been taken to protect remaining three northern white rhinos.

Jul 21, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Siberian tiger mother gives birth to septuplets

A Siberian tiger in China's Yunnan province has given birth to septuplets, the zoo announced on Wednesday.

Jul 05, 2017, 22:17 PM IST

Inhuman act: Live donkey fed to tigers in China zoo – Watch shocking video

A video of a live donkey fed to tigers in China zoo has gone viral on Internet.

Jun 07, 2017, 12:50 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

King of the zoo: Liger cub Tsar is Russian hit

Ligers can weigh more than 400 kilograms (63 stone), compared to a maximum weight of about 300 for a tiger and 250 for a lion.

Feb 02, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

This footage of skeletal sun bears begging visitors for food at Bandung zoo is distressing – Watch!

Visitors were filmed throwing candy and crackers into the enclosure in an attempt to feed the starving animals. 

Jan 19, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

PANIC! Tigress breaks enclosure in Indore zoo, comes out of cage - This is what happened when she shocked visitors

In a shocking incident, a tigress in Indore zoo broke its enclosure and came out of her cage on Sunday.

Nov 28, 2016, 12:41 PM IST

How Delhi Police busted Pakistan espionage ring - Know the details here

Pakistan has deplored India declaring its High Commission staffer in New Delhi as persona non grata for espionage activities, terming charges against the diplomatic official as false.

Oct 27, 2016, 12:37 PM IST