Chhatbir Zoo ensures comprehensive arrangements for providing respite to animals from scorching summer heat: Lal Chand Kataruchak

CHANDIGARH: Living up to its commitment with regard to the proper upkeep of the animals especially in view of the scorching summer heat, the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park (Chhatbir Zoo) has ensured elaborate arrangements aimed at the conserving the Wildlife.

Guided by the vision of Forests and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak, the Zoo management has undertaken comprehensive measures for providing respite to the various categories of the animals.

For the Carnivores animals, Desert coolers and air circulator fans have been provided in the night shelters of all the Tigers, Leopards, Lions, Bears and other feline/canine. Animal management cell is all time vigilant to make sure that the houses and night shelters remain cool and dry. All the windows have been covered with mesh/jali to keep mosquito free environment.

The few areas of houses and enclosures also have been shaded with 75% density agro-net which helps to decrease the surrounding temperature. Tankers and tractors are always in standby mode to ensure the uninterrupted supply of water everywhere in the zoo in case of emergency.

In respect of the Herbivores animals, Creation of temporary shelter/hut has been undertaken which are made from kanna (Sacram munja) and wooden logs and bamboo etc. for safety against heat stroke and hard sunlight in all the enclosures of herbivores animals.

Muddy shallow pool duly filled with water have been made in elephant enclosure, Manipur deer enclosure, Swamp deer enclosure and Deer safari for volleying and mud bath of animals. Concrete water pool are also being kept full of water round the clock. The few patches in the enclosures also have been covered with agro-net of 75% density for better cool effect.

For the multiple species of the Birds, All the cages of birds have been covered with agro-net of 75% density and jute mat tightly to save birds from hot air and hard sunlight to save them from heat stroke. The sprinkler showers have been provided to peasantry and small aviary to make the birds more happy and comfy.