The renowned Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), located near Bhubaneswar in Odisha, has enriched its animal and bird collection by acquiring 11 new species from the Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, under a carefully planned animal exchange programme. This initiative, approved by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), aims to enhance biodiversity and provide new attractions for visitors while promoting conservation efforts.
A dedicated 17-member team from Hyderabad transported the animals and birds to Nandankanan, ensuring their safe arrival. The new inmates at the Nandankanan included two sarus cranes, two spoonbills, two grey jungle fowls, two iguanas, two barbary doves, four hog deer, two mouse deer, two red sand boas, two common sand boas, two bonnet macaques and two Russell’s vipers.
These additions are expected to enhance the zoo’s appeal, providing visitors with a chance to witness a more diverse array of animals and birds, while also contributing to the conservation of these species. In exchange, the Nandankanan Zoo gave five species of animals and birds to the Hyderabad zoo. Those included three Siamese crocodiles, four golden pheasants, two Lady Amherst’s pheasants, two hog deer and two mouse deer.
This reciprocal exchange underlines the collaborative efforts of Indian zoos in promoting genetic diversity, ensuring sustainable breeding, and supporting the conservation of vulnerable species. The animal exchange programme is being carried out in phases. In the second phase, Nandankanan Zoo is set to receive two female bonnet macaques from Hyderabad in exchange for four Asian open-bill storks and four Assamese macaques. This phased approach ensures a systematic and stress-free relocation for the animals.
Nandankanan Zoological Park, a leading zoo in India, continues to focus on wildlife conservation, education, and visitor engagement. With the arrival of these new species, the zoo aims to further its mission of protecting endangered species and fostering public awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation.
The renowned Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), located near Bhubaneswar in Odisha, has enriched its animal and bird collection by acquiring 11 new species from the Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, under a carefully planned animal exchange programme. This initiative, approved by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), aims to enhance biodiversity and provide new attractions for visitors while promoting conservation efforts.
A dedicated 17-member team from Hyderabad transported the animals and birds to Nandankanan, ensuring their safe arrival. The new inmates at the Nandankanan included two sarus cranes, two spoonbills, two grey jungle fowls, two iguanas, two barbary doves, four hog deer, two mouse deer, two red sand boas, two common sand boas, two bonnet macaques and two Russell’s vipers.
These additions are expected to enhance the zoo’s appeal, providing visitors with a chance to witness a more diverse array of animals and birds, while also contributing to the conservation of these species. In exchange, the Nandankanan Zoo gave five species of animals and birds to the Hyderabad zoo. Those included three Siamese crocodiles, four golden pheasants, two Lady Amherst’s pheasants, two hog deer and two mouse deer.
This reciprocal exchange underlines the collaborative efforts of Indian zoos in promoting genetic diversity, ensuring sustainable breeding, and supporting the conservation of vulnerable species. The animal exchange programme is being carried out in phases. In the second phase, Nandankanan Zoo is set to receive two female bonnet macaques from Hyderabad in exchange for four Asian open-bill storks and four Assamese macaques. This phased approach ensures a systematic and stress-free relocation for the animals.
Nandankanan Zoological Park, a leading zoo in India, continues to focus on wildlife conservation, education, and visitor engagement. With the arrival of these new species, the zoo aims to further its mission of protecting endangered species and fostering public awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation.
