Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling
पद्मजा नायडू हिमालय प्राणी उद्यान
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The Zoo is striving for the maintenance of ecological balance in the Eastern Himalayas with the following objectives :
Conservation of natural resources and preservation of the Himalayan animals with special reference to research on ecology, animal behaviour, biology and physiology or different high altitude fauna and flora.
Education, motivation and training of people towards the role of conservation.
Re-introduction of rare and endangered wild animals into the wild.
Co-ordination of conservation breeding programme.
Recent success in breeding Red Pandas and Snow Leopards has brought the zoo in the forefront in the field of ex situ conservation. PNHZP follows its objective not only in principle but also in practice. The zoo neither sells animals nor does it make exchanges on bargain. If there is a need for conservation purpose, it gives animals free of cost. While other zoos in the country are still struggling for breeding important species, PNHZP has shown success covering all endangered animals in the collection.
There has been a substantial increase in the number of important animals during the last 5/6 years. Red Panda and Snow Leopard population has tripled. Their number of enclosures have approximately doubled during the last 5/6 years. This has elevated the position of the zoo at international level. In addition to the above, the zoo gives pleasure to visitors by displaying different kinds of animals like Siberian Tiger, Tibetan Wolf, Yak, Blue Sheep, Markhor, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and host of Pheasants.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is situated at Jawahar Parbat, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1958, the park is dedicated to Shrimati Padmaja Naidu, former Governor of West Bengal. It is regarded as the only zoo in the world to breed Tibetan Wolf in captivity and the first South Asian Zoo to breed Snow Leopard and Siberian Tiger.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo is situated at an elevation of 2133.5 m against the visually stunning backdrop of the mighty Kanchenjunga. The park is a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Himalayan Black Bear, Deer and Red Panda are the major animal species found here. The park is also home to a large variety of bird species including the Himalayan Monal Pheasant.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park also aims to protect the rare and endangered wild animals.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is located adjacent to the zoo.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is open from 08:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Recent success in breeding Red Pandas and Snow Leopards has brought the zoo in the forefront in the field of ex situ conservation. PNHZP follows its objective not only in principle but also in practice. The zoo neither sells animals nor does it make exchanges on bargain. If there is a need for conservation purpose, it gives animals free of cost. While other zoos in the country are still struggling for breeding important species, PNHZP has shown success covering all endangered animals in the collection.
There has been a substantial increase in the number of important animals during the last 5/6 years. Red Panda and Snow Leopard population has tripled. Their number of enclosures have approximately doubled during the last 5/6 years. This has elevated the position of the zoo at international level. In addition to the above, the zoo gives pleasure to visitors by displaying different kinds of animals like Siberian Tiger, Tibetan Wolf, Yak, Blue Sheep, Markhor, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and host of Pheasants.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is situated at Jawahar Parbat, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1958, the park is dedicated to Shrimati Padmaja Naidu, former Governor of West Bengal. It is regarded as the only zoo in the world to breed Tibetan Wolf in captivity and the first South Asian Zoo to breed Snow Leopard and Siberian Tiger.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo is situated at an elevation of 2133.5 m against the visually stunning backdrop of the mighty Kanchenjunga. The park is a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Himalayan Black Bear, Deer and Red Panda are the major animal species found here. The park is also home to a large variety of bird species including the Himalayan Monal Pheasant.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park also aims to protect the rare and endangered wild animals.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is located adjacent to the zoo.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is open from 08:00 to 16:00 hrs.
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