The project has officially been registered with the IGBC, focusing on both building and landscape certifications, which will validate the park’s adherence to high environmental standards, he informed.
Making the announcement, the state chief minister said the initiative would go a long way in simplifying the tourist experience while generating revenue to be invested in conservation efforts, infrastructure improvements, and the welfare of wildlife.
Zookeepers at the Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata, received electric cycles yesterday to easily inspect the enclosures and their surroundings.
In a bid to provide relief to the creatures beat the heat, a series of innovative and thoughtful interventions have been implemented.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K, called for exploring all the possibilities to make Jambu Zoo one of the finest in India.
The zoo is also hosting the adventure sports in the hippo park area on an experimental basis.
For the safety of the visitors and the animals, including two elephants, the zoo has been closed for the visitors for a temporary period, he said.
Shakti and Karishma gave birth to a male Royal Bengal Tiger cub on November 14, while the penguin chick was born on August 19.
According to officials at Antwerp zoo, Imani, aged 14, and Hermien, 41, caught the virus, BBC reported.
'Sheena' had tested positive for the virus following medical tests performed on her after the male lion 'Thor' was infected last week
