As Delhi faces worsening air quality and cold weather, the National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo) has implemented various actions to protect its animal inhabitants.
From environmentally friendly transportation to improved dust management systems, the zoo has established a thorough winter management strategy. Situated in a comparatively lower elevation region, the zoo enjoys a degree of natural shielding from pollution.
Zoo officials have implemented measures including substituting diesel vehicles with cleaner options and utilizing fogger machines to disperse water and reduce airborne dust, especially in pollution-sensitive regions.
Alongside tackling pollution, the zoo has updated its winter care methods to keep animals warm while minimizing environmental damage.
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Key Steps:
- The Delhi Zoo has introduced a winter management strategy to safeguard animals from pollution and low temperatures.
- Vehicles that are eco-friendly have taken the place of diesel ones that pollute heavily to minimize pollution within the zoo.
- Regular water spraying is performed to control dust, especially around the Ring Road.
- Fogger machines are utilized to enhance the control of airborne dust and contaminants.
- Tree plantations in the zoo contribute to preserving a tidy and eco-friendly atmosphere.
- The zoo has ceased using wood for heating animals and has substituted it with heaters.
- Stubble is acquired and utilized as bedding for livestock, minimizing pollution and offering insulation.
On Tuesday morning, the national capital’s air quality fell into the ‘severe’ category, recording an AQI of 427, as the minimum temperature dropped to 5.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees lower than usual.
The Delhi Zoo is located on Mathura Road close to the Old Fort, spanning an area of 176 acres under the central government’s authority. It was founded in 1952.
