Delhi Zoo

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Delhi: Man jumps inside lion enclosure in zoo; escapes

According to him, the security personnel maintain tight vigil round-the-clock and this cannot be categorised as a case of security breach.

18 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding cabins opened at Delhi zoo

Find out why.

13 May 2018 2:55 PM

A mixed flock of Painted Stork, Large Egret, Indian Cormorant at Delhi zoo.

Hope flies away as fewer waterbirds seen at zoo this year

Although overall the number of majority of wild bird species has declined, the number of Painted Stork increased.

25 Jan 2018 3:04 AM

The recent procurement of a gas anaesthesia machine by the zoo, training workshop for veterinarians by US-based experts and many animal exchange programmes are some steps in this direction, said zoo director Renu Singh.

Delhi zoo strives for achieving ‘model’ status

The zoo is also part of the conservation breeding programmes of the Central Zoo Authority.

23 Oct 2017 4:14 AM

The Delhi zoo director said the training will come handy for the staff in giving best care to the inmates.

US experts to train vets at Delhi Zoo

The training is being conducted by experts from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC.

18 Sep 2017 5:04 AM

Elephants play near the Yamuna river in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: Personalised stamps for zoo visitors

People can get clicked in front of their favourite animal’s enclosure.

31 Jul 2017 2:14 AM

Renu Singh, director of the National Zoological Park, cuts a cake along with the schoolchildren to celebrate the 10th birthday of tiger “Vijay” at the zoo in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi zoo orders cake for white tiger

There was a special birthday feast of his favourite meat, a cake and no disturbance from the crowd for Vijay, who turned 10.

21 Jul 2017 2:18 AM

For the first time in all these years, the great ape is getting a grand birthday party.

Grand birthday bash planned for Delhi Zoo’s oldest inmate

Amidst all human visitors, Rita shows ‘human-like’ characteristics which have endeared her to many.

17 Jul 2017 1:41 AM

Experts say animals in captivity tend to get restless and exhibit behavioural changes in the absence of companions (Photo: PTI)

Mates wanted for eligible single animals at Delhi zoo

The mother-daughter rhinoceros duo of Anju and Manju have not had a male companion for many years.

27 Feb 2017 11:23 AM

The zoo had reopened in January after a brief hiatus owing to the bird flu scare last year which claimed the lives of 14 water birds. (Photo: File)

Delhi Zoo's monitor lizards die of 'shock' after being removed from enclosures

The curator added that a detailed report was being prepared by the zoo authority regarding the incident.

24 Feb 2017 10:43 AM

The zoo is reeling under bird flu scare after 20 birds, including caged ones like munia, grey partridge and ringneck parrots died in the last few months. (Representational image)

Amid bird flu scare, Delhi zoo records 500 stork births

There were reports that the zoo authority has stopped arranging food for the migratory birds.

21 Nov 2016 3:07 AM

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