Having learnt about the zoo park’s plans, the Philippine Zoo has already agreed to provide zebras and the South American squirrel monkeys to it. In exchange, it has sought an elephant from the Nehru Zoo. The proposal to acquire the new animals has been sent to the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
Once, the proposal is cleared, the Zoo Park will get the zebras and squirrel monkeys.
The Nehru Zoo spread over an area of 360 acres has about 3,000 animals. There are 15 varieties of primates, 20 varieties of carnivores, 24 varieties of herbivores, 13 varieties of reptiles and 192 bird species. The zoo has 18 lions and 24 tigers (8 white tigers).
To promote its animal adoption scheme, the zoo authorities are planning to appoint 10 agents (five each for the Old City and New City). A proposal in this regard has been submitted to the State Government. The agents will be paid 10 per cent commission if they get any of the animals adopted by any firm or individual.
