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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

The Commissioner inspected urban infrastructure projects in Charminar zone including the proposed road widening, development and flyover constructions, which were reviewed with the authorities concerned.

Ishika Ranjan, daughter of senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan adopted a one-horned rhinoceros from Nehru Zoological Park.

The incident occurred when Syed Hussain, who escaped with minor injuries, went to clean the animal house

Spread over 380 acres, the Nehru Zoological Park was inaugurated in 1963 after relocating the erstwhile zoo enclosures from Public Gardens. Generally, zoo parks are established outside the city far from traffic and pollution.

A video clip with a caption ‘Rs 70 ticket selling for Rs 100 rupees in black at Nehru Zoological Park’ that went viral on the social media on Wednesday purported to show a zoo woman security guard selling a ticket at a higher price.