DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 9 (MExN): Out of 198 Zoos in the country ( India), 25 Zoos have been prioritized as Model Zoos including Dimapur Zoo ( Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar) by the Central Zoo Authority of India in its meeting held in Delhi on September 5. This was informed in a press note issued by T. Lotha Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland.
These Zoos will be developed on scientific management and showcase with flagship species of endangered animals. “Zoo in a modern society is directly relevant to conservation which includes recovery, re-introduction or re-stocking into attractive habitats apart from Education and Research pursuits”, the press note stated. The State will have to commit itself for making a model zoo reality in terms of manpower deployment, resources, development and prospective management commensurate with the vision of Central Zoo Authority of India, it stated.
These Zoos will be developed on scientific management and showcase with flagship species of endangered animals. “Zoo in a modern society is directly relevant to conservation which includes recovery, re-introduction or re-stocking into attractive habitats apart from Education and Research pursuits”, the press note stated. The State will have to commit itself for making a model zoo reality in terms of manpower deployment, resources, development and prospective management commensurate with the vision of Central Zoo Authority of India, it stated.
