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-January 3, 2025

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

The 11-year-old animal, which arrived in September 2024, was reportedly in good health and was introduced to a female rhinoceros at the zoo in the hope of producing offsprings

-December 17, 2024

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

To address local sources of pollution, the zoo has minimised the use of diesel vehicles, switching to eco-friendly alternatives

-November 10, 2024

The best 5 fun-filled spots in the city to celebrate Children’s Day

The best 5 fun-filled spots in the city to celebrate Children’s Day

Chlidren’s Day is just around the corner, offering the perfect reason to create magical memories with the young ones!

-October 25, 2024

Delhi zoo gears up for winter with species-specific animal-care plans

Delhi zoo gears up for winter with species-specific animal-care plans

In view of the rising pollution levels, the zoo officials are focussing on continuous health monitoring of the animals, besides putting in efforts to minimise local pollution within the zoo premises.

-October 7, 2024

Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership amid concern over African elephant’s welfare

Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership amid concern over African elephant’s welfare

WAZA said that to lift the suspension, the zoo must create a plan within six months to either relocate Shankar to a new facility or comprehensively address all concerns regarding his management and care

-September 13, 2024

Delhi Zoo to get male rhino, tiger and hornbill from Guhawati

Delhi Zoo to get male rhino, tiger and hornbill from Guhawati

As part of the Wildlife Exchange Program, Delhi Zoo is looking forward to welcoming its new visitors from Guwahati Zoo in exchange for a female rhino, blackbuck and macaw parrot

-November 17, 2023

The National Zoological Park: A Haven for Wildlife Enthusiasts in the heart of the Capital

The National Zoological Park: A Haven for Wildlife Enthusiasts in the heart of the Capital

According to the Air Quality Index, the air in the national capital has deteriorated further after Diwali, necessitating extra care and attention for the animals inside the zoo

-March 21, 2023

Celebrating the Sparrow

Celebrating the Sparrow

Various studies have shown that the Sparrow is crucial to the environment as they keep insects and pests under control. In May 2022, Delhi built its first ‘Gouriaya Gram’ in Garhi Mandu city forest to protect and conserve the House sparrow