Delhi Zoo, or the National Zoological Park, is a great place for families, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Home to many wild animals, the place attracts lots of visitors every day. Now, the zoo is planning to upgrade its existing Reptile House into a modern, immersive facility as part of its modernisation plan. Keep reading to know what is going to change.
Delhi Zoo Plans A Modern Reptile House With Better Facilities
The Delhi Zoo is currently home to six species of snakes, comprising 26 adult snakes and three hatchlings. All of them live in scientifically managed enclosures. According to Mid-Day, the authorities are now planning to upgrade the existing Reptile House into a modern, immersive facility with an advanced temperature regulation system. Plus, the new and upgraded Reptile House will also come with improved environmental controls and enhanced visitor interpretation facilities.
Not just that, but the upgrade also includes introducing more reptile species to the zoo, with a focus on animal welfare, conservation breeding, research and education. Reportedly, over the last year, the Delhi Zoo has introduced several measures to improve snake welfare. These include the installation of UV lighting systems, temperature and humidity monitoring equipment, and even artificial incubation of snake eggs using scientific protocols.
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Upgrade Will Improve Visitor Experience
These efforts have successfully resulted in the hatching of three Indian cobra hatchlings. The upgrade plan does not just mean a better life for the snakes at the zoo; it will also offer a much better visitor experience. People can expect modern, educational and interactive displays that will teach them more about reptiles.
According to Mid-Day, this announcement was made recently on the occasion of World Snake Day celebrations. The Delhi Zoo even organised an expert lecture on snake biology, conservation and safe handling for its permanent staff. A training session was also conducted for assistant keepers on reptile management in collaboration with Wildlife SOS.
Delhi Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and birds and offers visitors a chance to see rare white tigers, Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, leopards, reptiles, Indian elephants and many other species.
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Where is Delhi Zoo?
Delhi Zoo is located near Purana Qila in New Delhi.