Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park kicks off summer camp for kids and parents

During the camp launched by Curator J Vasantha, the children were taken around the zoo and briefed about the animals, their habitat, behaviour and their breeding plans in the zoo

Hyderabad: The Nehru Zoological Park commenced the first batch of summer camps for 25 children and their parents here on Saturday.

During the camp launched by Curator J Vasantha, the children were taken around the zoo and briefed about the animals, their habitat, behaviour and their breeding plans in the zoo.

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Charles Holmes Zoo, UK, director and Wildlife expert Melissa interacted with the children at the tigers’ enclosure and gave a short lecture on the wild animals and their role in biodiversity.

A reptiles awareness show was also organised where live demonstrations captivated children who were explained about the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes besides preventive measures to be taken if a snake bites.

The camp will be organised till the last week of June. Registration fee is Rs 1,000 per participant, which includes snacks and vegetarian lunch. Candidates will be provided a kit consisting of a cap, notepad, and badge with NZP, Hyd logo. Only students of Classes V to X are eligible to participate in the camp.

Online registration is open on the zoo website https://nzptsfd.telangana.gov.in/. For more information, call on 040-24477355 or WhatsApp at 9281007836.