Hyderabad – Eluzhing Meru, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Telangana, made a surprise visit to the Nehru Zoological Park to inspect development works.

According to a press release, the ongoing development works and various efforts to accommodate new animal species arriving from different zoos under the animal exchange program were explained.

It was stated that new species including zebras, wallabies, mandrills, and gibbons will soon be added to the Nehru Zoological Park. After a period of quarantine, they will be released into enclosures for public viewing on the occasion of Wildlife Week or Zoo Day celebrations. It was said that the new animals will increase the number of visitors to the zoo.

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Eluzhing Meru appreciated the efforts made to bring new animal species from various zoos. It was said that their care, including animal exchange, the enrichment of enclosures, and other development works carried out scientifically are commendable.

Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park, located in Hyderabad, India, is one of the largest zoos in the country, inaugurated in 1963 and named after India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. It was established with a vision to provide a natural habitat for animals and has since become a prominent center for wildlife conservation, education, and recreation. The park is renowned for its open, moated enclosures and its safari which allows visitors to see animals in a near-natural environment.