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Delhi Zoo starts butterfly and Dragonfly walk to boost environmental awareness

Delhi Zoo starts butterfly and Dragonfly walk to boost environmental awareness
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:06 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on July 13 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Gram it: A common grass yellow butterfly perches on a flower at the Aravali Hill range, in Gurugram. Meanwhile, the Zoo in Delhi organised a Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk on Sunday, where 21 participants documented 12 butterfly species.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 04:22 am IST

Delhi Zoo introduces summer plan to protect animals from heat

The National Zoological Park has introduced a two-shift rotation system for animals and expanded cooling facilities
Published on May 30, 2026 05:00 pm IST

Navigate the wild with a tap: 'NZP Saathi-Delhi Zoo' app turns visitors into explorers

Navigate the wild with a tap: 'NZP Saathi-Delhi Zoo' app turns visitors into explorers
Published on May 15, 2026 04:57 pm IST

Delhi Zoo staffer claims jackal found 'motionless', inquiry finds no evidence of death

Delhi Zoo staffer claims jackal found 'motionless', inquiry finds no evidence of death
Published on Apr 13, 2026 08:24 pm IST

Nilgai, jackal die at Delhi zoo in three days

Nilgai, jackal die at Delhi zoo in three days
Published on Mar 14, 2026 07:04 pm IST

Breeding milestone: After two decades, Delhi zoo welcomes otter pup

Breeding milestone: After two decades, Delhi zoo welcomes otter pup
Published on Feb 26, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Delhi Zoo to get tiger, send white tigress to Patna to strengthen breeding

Representational file image.
Updated on Feb 24, 2026 06:37 pm IST

Birds, reptiles dominate adoptions at Delhi Zoo, highest proceeds in FY23

Birds, reptiles dominate adoptions at Delhi Zoo, highest proceeds in FY23
Published on Feb 17, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Delhi zoo to launch single-day animal adoptions from March

Delhi zoo to launch single-day animal adoptions from March
Published on Feb 16, 2026 05:40 pm IST

Wildlife activist seeks CBI probe into irregularities at Delhi Zoo

Wildlife activist seeks CBI probe into irregularities at Delhi Zoo
Published on Jan 25, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Delhi Zoo official ‘replaced’ in fallout of jackal death row

Four jackals had escaped the zoo premises in November. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:10 am IST

Delhi NCR's winter birding season kicks off as Gen Z joins the flock

The White-tailed Eagle (left), Pied Avocet (centre) and Greater Spotted Eagle (right) are some of the rare bird sightings this winter birding season.
Published on Jan 09, 2026 08:04 am IST

One of four jackals that escaped Delhi Zoo on Saturday found

Visitors at the Delhi Zoo (HT photo)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:52 am IST

Jackals escape enclosure at Delhi Zoo; search teams deployed

Zoo authorities did not issue any statement or respond to queries from HT. (File photo)
Published on Nov 23, 2025 04:02 am IST

Delhi zoo may reopen after nod from authorities

A zoo worker sprays disinfectant after the outbreak. (HT)
Published on Nov 07, 2025 03:46 am IST

Shankar death at NZP: Post-mortem reveals 'acute cardiac failure'

Shankar death at NZP: Post-mortem reveals 'acute cardiac failure'
Published on Sept 21, 2025 12:06 am IST

Delhi zoo readies monsoon action plan to protect animals

Deer at Delhi Zoo on June 9. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2025 05:24 am IST

Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking foot over bridge near zoo on Mathura road

Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking foot over bridge near zoo on Mathura road
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:03 pm IST

Delay in permissions stalls restoration of Azimganj Sarai

Delay in permissions stalls restoration of Azimganj Sarai
Published on Mar 16, 2025 03:03 pm IST

Rhino picked up deadly infection at Delhi zoo: Autopsy

11-year-old one-horned rhinoceros Dharmendra. (Courtesy: NZP)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:32 pm IST

Delhi zoo to introduce new technology to clean ponds housing crocodiles, gharials

Delhi zoo to introduce new technology to clean ponds housing crocodiles, gharials
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 07:00 pm IST

Forest team at Delhi zoo to assess health of African elephant

(HT Photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:41 pm IST

After two days, power finally restored at zoo

Waterlogging in the deer enclosure on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:06 am IST

Delhi zoo deploys coolers, sprinklers to help animals beat the heat

A zookeeper uses a hosepipe to give elephants a bath during summer. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on May 21, 2024 05:26 am IST

Delhi zoo set to receive hornbills from Assam

The animal exchange was finalised and approved by MoEFCC on March 25, and is likely to be completed over the next fortnight. (HT)
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 05:42 am IST

Summer Escape: Delhiites go Zoo-La-La!

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)
Updated on Jun 11, 2023 03:24 pm IST

Soon, 12-metre boundary wall to protect Delhi Zoo

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)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:43 pm IST

Baby hippo, gaur big draws at Delhi zoo; white tiger cubs to be revealed soon

On August 24, 2022, three white tiger cubs were born to the white tigress Sita but only two survived. (Credit: Delhi zoo)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:23 am IST