Caretakers gave lectures on daily activities
HYDERABAD: An anthem to save the dwindling population of lions marked World Lion Day, celebrated globally on August 10. At Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, the occasion was observed on Sunday with talks by animal keepers highlighting the rapid decline of wild lion populations, the threats they face and the need for conservation of their natural habitats.
Caretakers gave lectures on daily activities, animal behaviour, feeding schedules, vaccination and breeding programmes. The zoo houses both Asiatic and African lions in separate enclosures. The concept of safari was introduced at Nehru Zoological Park in 1974, when the first lion safari park was started. Spread over 45 acres, the safari allows a pride of lions to be released daily, offering visitors the thrill of seeing animals free while humans remain enclosed.
Speaking on the occasion, J. Muralidhar, Deputy Curator of Nehru Zoological Park, said the zoo was at the forefront of wildlife education and outreach programmes on every eco‑day. He thanked participants for actively taking part in the World Lion Day celebration and making it a successful educational programme.
