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Children below 10 years and adults above 65 years of age have been advised to avoid visiting the zoo especially on weekends and public holidays

One of the oldest elephants in captivity in the country, Rani joined the zoo in October 1963, and over the decades has been popular with citizens leading the annual Bonalu and Muharrum processions

The zoo curator cited reports in certain sections of press that the naming of the calf has offended the family members and followers of the legendary hero

Poster exhibition on Mouse Deer conducted as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' programme

The samples of eight lions including four females were sent for analysis after the zoo staff noticed that they developed symptoms like nasal discharge, cough and loss of appetite.

The chimpanzee was found lying on the floor and preliminary investigation revealed the animal had died between 7 am and 8 am.

The zoo was closed on Wednesday and Thursday to pump out water from animal enclosures and other areas where water was stagnated

The zoo ended the longest closure in its 57-year history. Visitors will get a taste of new normal before they walk through the front gate.