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Love animals? Adopt one at Chhatbir zoo
Updated On May 12, 2017 01:37 pm IST
The last one year saw 39 adoptions at the Chattbir Zoo and Rs 6.92 lakh in revenue. In all, the zoo is home to 1,270 animals from 102 species. They include two white tigers, leopards, polar bears, deer and elephants.
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Chhatbir zoo took to adoptions in 2010, and the number has been rising every year. (HT Photo)
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The amount for feed begins from Rs 50 a month and goes up to more than Rs 23,000 a month depending upon the animal you choose to feed. Feeding a leopard costs Rs 6,900 per month. (HT Photo)
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The adopters pay for the feed of the animal they decide to adopt. They also fix a period for adoption, which can vary from a month to a year or more. Feeding a zebra costs Rs 2,100 per month. (HT Photo)
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The adopters can also come to check the feed. In some cases the adopters can see the animals or birds being fed. Feeding a parrot costs Rs 100 per month. (Sushil Prajapati/HT)
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In case of wild animals or reptiles the adopters are not allowed to venture near the animals due to safety concerns. Feeding a hyena costs Rs 6,000 per month. (HT Photo)
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Besides the joy of knowing that an animal is being fed well due to them, the adopters also enjoy a tax rebate and a family pass that allows them to visit the zoo four times a year with five members. Adopting an emu costs Rs 4,600 per month. (Sushil Prajapati/HT)
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