Andhra Pradesh: Vizag Zoo Park Celebrates National Zoo Lovers Day 2025
As part of National Zoo Lovers Day 2025, Sri Ajay Kumar Naik, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Andhra Pradesh released “Zoo Lovers Day 2025 poster”, “Wild dog breeding centre poster” and “IGZP poster”.
Dr. Shanti Priya Pandey, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife & HRD), Andhra Pradesh, Sri Rahul Pandey, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (CAMPA & FCA), Andhra Pradesh, Sri B.M. Diwan Mydeen, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Visakhapatnam, Smt. G. Mangamma, Deputy Conservator of Forests & Curator, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam and other esteemed forest officials have participated in the programme.
National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated annually on April 8th, is a day to appreciate zoos and their crucial roles in conservation, education, and research, encouraging people to visit, support, and learn about these important institutions.
Here’s a more detailed look at the importance of National Zoo Lovers Day:
Conservation:
Zoos play a vital role in protecting endangered species and their habitats through breeding programs, research, and habitat preservation efforts.
Education:
Zoos offer opportunities for the public to learn about a wide variety of animals and their habitats, fostering a connection with wildlife and promoting biodiversity awareness.
Research:
Zoos are valuable locations for research, providing a unique environment for studying animal behaviour, welfare, and reproduction, contributing to the advancement of veterinary and animal science.
Entertainment:
Zoos offer a fun and engaging experience for families and individuals, allowing them to see and learn about animals from around the world.
Supporting Zoos:
National Zoo Lovers Day is a great opportunity to show support for zoos by visiting, volunteering, donating, or organizing fundraising events.
History:
Zoos have a long history, with the oldest public zoo opening in 1752, and have brought exotic animals from far-flung regions into the heart of civilization.
Further, Sri Ajay Kumar Naik, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Andhra Pradesh, visited all the enclosures, interacted with the animal keepers and enquired about the well-being of the animals.
He advised Smt. G. Mangamma, Curator of the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, to send Elephant Krishna for Kumki training, so that it can be used in Human wildlife conflict to lead the Elephant groups away from the villages. Additionally, he has very much appreciated the zoo’s maintenance, particularly the Love Birds Aviary, Wild Dog Breeding Centre and Himalayan Black Bear enclosure.
The event highlighted the importance of zoos in wildlife conservation, Zoo conservation education and fostering public engagement with nature.
