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Another Asiatic lion cub dies at Delhi zoo

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Published on May 01, 2025 09:54 PM IST

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Newborn Asiatic lion cub dies at Delhi Zoo

One of four Asiatic lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo has died; another is under care. The remaining two are healthy, with continuous monitoring ongoing.

Four cubs were born to a five-year-old Asiatic lioness, Mahagauri, and her male counterpart Maheshwar, five, in the first successful breeding of the species at the zoo since 2009. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Four lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo

Five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri delivered four cubs in first successful breeding case since 2009

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Leopard mauls worker at Delhi Zoo; victim not trained for carnivores: Officials

The incident occurred amid staff shortages and misallocation, with the zookeeper, who has experience only with herbivores, being asked to handle a carnivore

The injured zookeeper told HT that he was clawed by the leopard while trying to move it from its cage to a display enclosure. (Representational image/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByAheli Das

Endangered Thamin deer dies at Delhi Zoo

A Thamin deer, an endangered species native to south and southeast Asia, died at the Delhi Zoo on Tuesday, officials said

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

Mohit Chauhan brings Masakali madness to Delhi at college fest in Kashmere Gate

Annual fest of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women saw a power-packed performance by Bollywood playback singer, Mohit Chauhan. Here's a glimpse

Singer Mohit Chauhan performed at the finale of IGDTUW's fest and youngsters from colleges across Delhi-NCR colleges gathered to attend the concert live. (Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2025 02:48 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Delhi Zoo rolls out summer action plan to protect animals from rising heat

Starting April 1, enclosures will be equipped with water sprinklers, cooling pools, shaded shelters, and fruit ice cubes, ensuring the zoo’s residents stay comfortable amid the scorching temperatures.

A white tiger cub at the Delhi zoo on summer’s day in 2023. (HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Female dhole, 9, dies at Delhi zoo; autopsy ordered

The dhole, also known as wild dog, is a canid that is native to southeast Asia. While they live to an average age of 10-13 years in the wild, they can live for up to 16 years in captivity.

The zoo now has one dhole left — a nine-year-old male. (FILE)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:54 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Otters to return to Delhi zoo after two decades

The otters and 10 star tortoise will arrive from the Surat zoo, in exchange for five sangai deer, two blue-and-yellow macaws and four green-cheeked conure

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

15-yr-old leopard dies at Delhi zoo from old age: Officials

Babli is the latest in a string of casualties reported from the Delhi zoo over the past fortnight. Two other animals -- jaguar and a nilgai -- had also died of old-age related deaths recently, zoo officials had said

The Delhi zoo, established in November 1959, houses over 96 species of different animals and birds and is considered the ”model” zoo for the country. (FILE)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:24 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Female African baboon becomes the third animal to die in Delhi zoo in 3 weeks

Four days earlier, a nine-month-old white tiger cub died. Post-mortem revealed "traumatic shock and acute pneumonia" as the causes of the death.

A female African baboon has died at the Delhi Zoo, the third animal fatality at the facility in as many weeks. (Representative Image)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 10:32 AM IST

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Rhino picked up deadly infection at Delhi zoo: Autopsy

An 11-year-old rhino named Dharmendra died in Delhi Zoo due to acute haemorrhagic enteritis, raising concerns over animal health post-transfer.

11-year-old one-horned rhinoceros Dharmendra. (Courtesy: NZP)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:32 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi zoo prepares winter management plan for denizens

An official said that in previous years heaters were already installed by October, but this year they plan to install heaters in November

Two Royal Bengal tigers at the National Zoological Park in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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Updated on Oct 26, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Union minister visits Delhi zoo to take stock of African elephant’s health

The minister said two countries — Botswana and Zimbabwe — have pledged to donate a female elephant to the zoo.

Union minister of state Kirti Vardhan Singh and Shankar the elephant. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Capital’s only African elephant and a tale of captivity, solitude

Delhi Zoo's once beloved African elephant, Shankar, has turned aggressive due to loneliness after the death of his companion.

Shankar at the Delhi zoo. Shankar arrived at Delhi Zoo as a calf along with his female companion Bombai. Both were gifted to Delhi Zoo by the Robert Mugabe-led Zimbabwe government . (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

Forest team at Delhi zoo to assess health of African elephant

The development comes after zoo officials said that the elephant has come into “musth” —a state of aggression, and sought help to tranquillise it

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Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

African tusker in ‘musth’, Delhi zoo seeks help to sedate it

The animal has also been kept chained for large periods since the incident took place in September last year, not allowing it to roam freely

The decision to chain the elephant has drawn criticism from international organisations. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:31 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience

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Published on Jun 08, 2024 05:33 PM IST

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Two chinkara at Delhi zoo fight for dominance, 1 dies

An official alleged that the zoo administration removed staff from night duty from some enclosures, including the antelope enclosure, where the infighting occurred

Following the death of the antelope, the Delhi zoo is now left with eight chinkara. (File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 04, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi zoo set to receive hornbills from Assam

The Capital will receive the hornbills in exchange for four black bucks — a trade-off approved by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC), the officials said

The animal exchange was finalised and approved by MoEFCC on March 25, and is likely to be completed over the next fortnight. (HT)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Much ado at Delhi zoo as two crocodiles escape enclosure

The two crocodiles were found roaming in the zoo premises before it was opened to visitors for the day

Zoo officials said the marsh crocodiles were found before the zoo opened for the public. (HT Archive)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 10:44 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

LG clears walkability plans for Purana Qila, Pragati Maidan, Delhi zoo

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved walkability plans for areas around Purana Qila, Pragati Maidan, and Delhi zoo. The plans aim to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and cycling facilities. Saxena also cleared multi-modal integration plans for three Delhi Metro stations. Additionally, the construction of two railway overbridges and one railway underbridge in outer Delhi was approved to ease traffic congestion.

The plan walkability plan for the three areas, including Pragati Maidan, has been in the works for the past several months. (PTI)

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Updated on Sep 28, 2023 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi zoo approaches IRCTC to run its canteen

Zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals.

Guests to the zoo are often accompanied by young children. (HT Archive)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:11 AM IST

ByAheli Das

In exchange plan, Delhi Zoo to get stump tailed macaque

The macaque will be brought from Aizawl zoo while six silver pheasants will be sent to Aizawl in return

Delhi Zoo will also carry out exchange of deer species which is aimed at reducing inbreeding. (File photo)

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Updated on Aug 12, 2023 04:44 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi floods: Pumps deployed to keep animals safe at Delhi Zoo

Flooding caused by damaged drain regulator in Delhi Zoo leads to increase in water levels of moats and drains, but officials prepared with pumps and raised sections in enclosures to manage situation.

Platforms are being created by the zoo authorities inside the enclosures. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2023 12:40 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Summer Escape: Delhiites go Zoo-La-La!

From Asiatic elephants to an innumerable variety of deers, Delhi Zoo has innumerable animals that would make your summer trip to these majestic wonders to be successfully spent day.

The two Asiatic elephants and one African elephant are fed cucumbers and melons to ensure they stay cool during the summers. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2023 03:24 PM IST

ByManvi Singh, New Delhi

After 18 years, 2 Royal Bengal tiger cubs born in Delhi zoo

On May 4, the tigress Siddhi gave birth to five cubs. While two of them survived, three were stillborn.

Officials will continue to monitor the two cubs and ensure the animals stay healthy. Once all vaccinations are completed and they grow up, they can be released into their enclosures for public viewing (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 16, 2023 01:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Soon, 12-metre boundary wall to protect Delhi Zoo

The Union ministry of environment, under which the Delhi Zoo operates, has sanctioned the grant for the project, officials said

The Delhi Zoo, which opened in 1959 and was awarded the title of national zoological park in 1982, currently houses over 90 species of birds and animals. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:43 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Red-headed vulture seen at Delhi’s Bhatti mines, first since 2017

The bird was spotted during an ongoing winter raptor survey, which is carried out by the Bombay Natural History Society each year at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

The red-headed vulture is “critically endangered”, with less than 10,000 of these birds existing worldwide. (Courtesy: Manan Singh Mahadev)

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Updated on Jan 30, 2023 12:29 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Top 5 most popular zoos in India you must visit

Check out some of India's best zoos that allow you to observe wildlife and admire natural beauty all around.

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Published on Sep 17, 2022 08:47 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

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Another Asiatic lion cub dies at Delhi zoo

One of four Asiatic lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo has died; another is under care. The remaining two are healthy, with continuous monitoring ongoing.

Five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri delivered four cubs in first successful breeding case since 2009

The incident occurred amid staff shortages and misallocation, with the zookeeper, who has experience only with herbivores, being asked to handle a carnivore

A Thamin deer, an endangered species native to south and southeast Asia, died at the Delhi Zoo on Tuesday, officials said

Annual fest of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women saw a power-packed performance by Bollywood playback singer, Mohit Chauhan. Here's a glimpse

Starting April 1, enclosures will be equipped with water sprinklers, cooling pools, shaded shelters, and fruit ice cubes, ensuring the zoo’s residents stay comfortable amid the scorching temperatures.

The dhole, also known as wild dog, is a canid that is native to southeast Asia. While they live to an average age of 10-13 years in the wild, they can live for up to 16 years in captivity.

The otters and 10 star tortoise will arrive from the Surat zoo, in exchange for five sangai deer, two blue-and-yellow macaws and four green-cheeked conure

Babli is the latest in a string of casualties reported from the Delhi zoo over the past fortnight. Two other animals -- jaguar and a nilgai -- had also died of old-age related deaths recently, zoo officials had said

Four days earlier, a nine-month-old white tiger cub died. Post-mortem revealed "traumatic shock and acute pneumonia" as the causes of the death.

An 11-year-old rhino named Dharmendra died in Delhi Zoo due to acute haemorrhagic enteritis, raising concerns over animal health post-transfer.

An official said that in previous years heaters were already installed by October, but this year they plan to install heaters in November

The minister said two countries — Botswana and Zimbabwe — have pledged to donate a female elephant to the zoo.

Delhi Zoo's once beloved African elephant, Shankar, has turned aggressive due to loneliness after the death of his companion.

The development comes after zoo officials said that the elephant has come into “musth” —a state of aggression, and sought help to tranquillise it

The animal has also been kept chained for large periods since the incident took place in September last year, not allowing it to roam freely

Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience

An official alleged that the zoo administration removed staff from night duty from some enclosures, including the antelope enclosure, where the infighting occurred

The Capital will receive the hornbills in exchange for four black bucks — a trade-off approved by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC), the officials said

The two crocodiles were found roaming in the zoo premises before it was opened to visitors for the day

Zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals.

The macaque will be brought from Aizawl zoo while six silver pheasants will be sent to Aizawl in return

Flooding caused by damaged drain regulator in Delhi Zoo leads to increase in water levels of moats and drains, but officials prepared with pumps and raised sections in enclosures to manage situation.

From Asiatic elephants to an innumerable variety of deers, Delhi Zoo has innumerable animals that would make your summer trip to these majestic wonders to be successfully spent day.

On May 4, the tigress Siddhi gave birth to five cubs. While two of them survived, three were stillborn.

The Union ministry of environment, under which the Delhi Zoo operates, has sanctioned the grant for the project, officials said

The bird was spotted during an ongoing winter raptor survey, which is carried out by the Bombay Natural History Society each year at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Check out some of India's best zoos that allow you to observe wildlife and admire natural beauty all around.

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