Jambu Zoo
Recently Chief Secretary, visited the Jambu Zoo to take first hand appraisal about the works being executed there besides assessing the facilities being extended to the visitors.
He inspected various animal enclosures, visitor’s facilities and reviewed the ongoing developmental works at the zoo.
He expressed his vision for Jambu Zoo to achieve recognition at par with other prominent zoos of the country and of the Interactional standards. He emphasised the need for devising a comprehensive developmental plan for future expansion of the zoo including creation of other educational, recreational and animal welfare facilities and enhancement of overall appeal of the zoo.
To ensure that Jambu Zoo meets global standards, the Chief Secretary suggested deputing zoo officers to prominent national and international zoos for training and exposure for advanced management practices and technology intervention. This will enable them to contribute significantly towards achieving excellence in zoo’s development and management, he added.
The Chief Secretary also stressed the importance of increasing the Zoo’s footfall through innovative strategies and public engagement programs in addition to animal collection in the zoo.
During the interaction, the Chief Secretary was apprised by the zoo management regarding the need to further augment the field staff there supported by a dedicated engineering team too. It was added that enhancing battery operated vehicle fleet and veterinary expert team for the zoo would increase the appeal of this facility manifold.
