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A 13-year-old white tiger from Hyderabad's Nehru Zoo has arrived at Kakatiya Zoological Park in Hanamkonda. Forest officials are preparing to release it into the enclosure, likely by Forest Minister Konda Surekha. Two old tigers were earlier shifted

After releasing Serval Cats into the cats' enclosure, Dr. C Suvarna, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), launched the renovated Fossil Park Garden.

The Forest Department has strongly contested the findings of a report by the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) that flagged crocodiles as a risk to Manjeera dam operations.

Among the newest zoo residents are Chinkara, also known as the Indian gazelle, Swamp Deer, Cheer Pheasants and Siamese Crocodiles

Nehru Zoological Park announced a summer camp for wildlife enthusiastic children. The camp is aimed at providing an overview of the zoo and a zoo tour to know animals

The food court has capacity to cater to over 300 individuals with a view of wild animals roaming in their enclosures

The rescued animal kept in quarantine block for observation under the supervision of a veterinary team, says Nehru Zoological Park curator

The Nehru Zoological Park will shortly commence breeding of three species of critically endangered vultures in its specialised breeding centre

For the first time, a wolf under the zoo's care is expected to give birth, with authorities anticipating the arrival of three to four whelps within the next one to two weeks. The zoo currently houses three grey wolves—two males and one female. "We are thrilled to welcome wolf pups. This is the first time it will happen under the zoo's supervision," said a senior official.

With temperatures recording above the normal in March itself, large air coolers have already been installed in the lions, tigers and other carnivore enclosures. These enclosures have also been equipped with vetiver curtains and thunga grass, which are frequently watered to keep the temperature down

Nehru Zoological Park has enhanced its fee entry, joyride, parking and other services

Amid reports of the bird flu outbreaks, a series of measures have been initiated by the states in the last few days that included large scale culling of the birds, checks at borders to stop the entry of poultry and issuing advisories on safe consumption of eggs and chicken.

The South Zone Task Force team personnel stopped the two-wheeler and found 110 parrots being transported in crates 

The Mir Alam tank is being developed on lines of Hussain Sagar in the city. The State government in the last few years had introduced several new water recreational activities at Hussain Sagar

As temperatures continue to drop in the city, heaters have been placed in the night houses of carnivores, primates, and bears to protect them from the extreme cold, especially at night. To prevent foot cramps in carnivores, which are common during winter, the zoo authorities have also provided wooden planks in their night houses.

With the app ‘Zoopedia’, even the history of the city zoo along with information on animal species and for those interested, even the call of different animals, will be available at the fingertips.

Zoo curator, J.Vasantha, deputy curator, Barnoba, and staff members participated in a plantation programme organized at the Black Buck enclosures.

The Hyderabad-based Nehru Zoological Park has been recognized by the International Standard Organization (ISO)-9001:2015 for the consecutive 5th year, a statement from zoo authorities on Thursday said.

Basant was born during the Tsunami calamity in the year 2004 in National Zoological Park, New Delhi, and was brought to Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad as part of animal exchange programme in 2009.

The vital initiative aims to enhance the understanding of disease transmission between animals and humans especially in light of recent global health concerns surrounding zoonosis