Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- As temperatures continue to soar during the summer season, Nandankanan Zoological Park has intensified its summer management measures to safeguard both animals and visitors from the ongoing heatwave conditions.
The zoological park, which welcomes more than 3.9 million visitors annually, houses over 4,000 animals representing 179 species. To combat extreme weather conditions, the zoo authorities have implemented a comprehensive seasonal disaster management system supported by a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for animal care during summer.
Dedicated teams of biologists are closely monitoring animal behaviour and stress levels while designing enrichment programmes to keep the animals comfortable and active...