central zoo authority news

Supreme Court approves country’s first night safari in UP's Lucknow

The court allowed the state to proceed with the project as per the CEC recommendations.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:39 am IST

Pune’s twin safari projects regain momentum

Nagpur: A leopard spotted during a media tour at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), in Nagpur district, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI02_16_2024_000358A) (PTI)

pune news

Published on Jun 28, 2026 05:20 am IST

After tiger deaths, Rani Baug zoo moves to bring in Bengal tiger pair

mumbai news

Updated on May 12, 2026 05:14 pm IST

SC: Deer Park needs Centre’s nod to remain ‘mini zoo’, keep 38 deer

The court directed that the park, spread across 10 acres, be maintained as a “protected forest” (HT Archive)

delhi news

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 07:44 am IST

With licence revoked, Deer Park awaits fate, translocation stalled

Spread across 25.95 hectares, the park was originally designed in 1968 to house just six deer brought from Uttarakhand. (HT photo)

delhi news

Published on Nov 28, 2025 04:42 am IST

CZA, Bengal forest dept probe animal count discrepancies at Alipore Zoo in Kolkata

Save Wild Animals of Zoo and Our Nature (Swazon), a citizens’ forum in Kolkata, have also approached the Calcutta High Court over the issue, and the petition is likely to be heard next week. (Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)

kolkata news

Published on Jul 27, 2025 02:54 pm IST

Ducks primary source of bird flu outbreak at Gkp zoo: CZA

The report also identified crows as key contributors to the spread of the virus. (For representation)

lucknow news

Published on Jun 08, 2025 10:53 pm IST

PMC seeks withdrawal of offence in wildlife orphanage case citing administrative oversight

The PMC maintains that the irregularities observed at the now-defunct wildlife orphanage were administrative lapses—not deliberate violations. (FILE)

pune news

Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:04 am IST

Two crow deaths at Gorakhpur zoo increase bird flu worries

A five-member expert panel will begin a two-day inspection on Monday. (Photo for representation)

lucknow news

Published on May 19, 2025 06:28 am IST

CZA sets up 5-member team to probe bird flu scare at Gorakhpur zoo

A worker sprays medicine at Kanpur zoo premises amid apprehensions of possible spread of bird flu, Wednesday, May 14 (PTI)

others

Published on May 15, 2025 05:08 am IST

Mulund bird park gets provisional nod from CZA

mumbai news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:46 am IST

Punjab: Bathinda zoo to get 2 female leopards from Gopalpur in Himachal

Leopards at the Bir Talab Zoological Park in Bathinda on Monday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:28 am IST

India’s 1st, world’s 5th night safari to see light of day by December 2026

A detailed project report (DPR) of the night safari, coming up on 900-acre maple leaf design in the 2027.46 hectare Kukrail forest, was presented before chief minister Yogi Adityanath on November 19. (HT Photo)

lucknow news

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:06 am IST

Gujarat gears up for cheetah breeding centre at Banni as CZA gives green signal

The Banni grasslands, along with the Kachchh Desert Sanctuary, cover approximately 5000 km² in the Kachchh district of north-western Gujarat. (File)

others

Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:04 pm IST

DDA to Delhi HC: Will retain two dozen deer at Hauz Khas park

In June 2023, CZA’s technical committee approved the translocation of approximately 600 deer after cancelling DDA’s licence to run the park as a mini zoo. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

delhi news

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:36 am IST

Pune civic body plans dog park at Baner

PMC will also continue to pursue its dream dog park project at Katraj zoo premises with CZA. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on May 10, 2024 10:19 pm IST

Panel yet to visit Pune’s Katraj Zoo a month after leopard escape incident

Sachin, an eight-year-old male leopard, escaped from its closure and couldn’t be tracked for over 12 hours. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Apr 06, 2024 09:26 pm IST

Joint committee to visit Pune’s Katraj Zoo on March 11

An eight-year-old leopard named Sachin escaped from the quarantine facility, Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, at around 3-5 am. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Mar 09, 2024 07:49 pm IST

PMC seeks permission from central zoo authorities for dog park in Katraj

The purpose of having this amenity is to provide a dedicated place for pet owners to have their pets given ample outings to promote their behaviour enrichment, says official. (HT FILE)

pune news

Published on Dec 16, 2023 12:20 am IST

Deer Park derecognised as a ‘mini-zoo’; its deer to be moved out

The park in Hauz Khas, officially known as the AN Jha Deer Park, will be classified as a protected forest (HT File Photo)

delhi news

Updated on Jun 27, 2023 03:56 pm IST

Safari at Corbett won’t affect tiger habitat: Uttarakhand in Supreme Court

The Uttarakhand government said the tiger safari projects is 80% complete. (Shutterstock)

environment

Updated on Apr 20, 2023 01:56 am IST

Zoos on alert across the country after bird flu deaths in Himachal

Sanitisation underway at Chhatbir Zoo in Mohali district near Chandigarh.

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:50 am IST

See if animals stuck in circuses need rehab, court tells authorities

Circus Artists performing with birds during the special show of Asiad Circus at Shastri Park in New Delhi.

delhi news

Updated on Jul 22, 2020 12:55 am IST

Sultan to rule SGNP, boost tiger population

HT Image

mumbai news

Updated on Dec 27, 2019 01:44 am IST

Cancel Byculla zoo licence, says PIL; high court asks BMC to respond

The first phase began in 2013 and has been completed. In the second phase, 17 animal enclosures are being built in two lots, at an estimated cost of Rs120 crore.

mumbai news

Updated on Aug 20, 2019 05:44 am IST