Nandankanan Opens 36 Exotic Animals to Visitors

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Nandankanan has opened 36 exotic animals from 11 species to the public.
The new attractions include zebras, kangaroos, wallabies, macaws, meerkats and other exotic birds and mammals.
The animals arrived from Vantara in Gujarat and underwent around 22 days of quarantine before being shifted to their enclosures.

Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has opened enclosures housing 36 exotic animals from 11 species to visitors, adding several new attractions to the zoo. The animals were put on public display on Saturday as part of the state-level Wildlife Week celebrations.

The newly displayed animals include zebras, kangaroos, wallabies, tufted capuchins, three species of macaws, meerkats, scarlet ibises and sulphur-crested cockatoos. Their arrival has given visitors an opportunity to see several exotic species that were not previously part of the zoo’s public display.

Which animals are now on display?

The new collection covers a range of mammals and birds. Zebras, kangaroos, wallabies, tufted capuchins and meerkats are among the mammals available for visitors to see.

The bird collection includes three species of macaws, scarlet ibises and sulphur-crested cockatoos. These animals have been placed in their respective enclosures following the required quarantine period.

How did the animals arrive at Nandankanan?

A total of 58 exotic animals belonging to 14 species arrived at Nandankanan last month from the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust at Vantara in Gujarat.

The animals were not immediately opened to the public. They were kept under quarantine for around 22 days before being shifted to their designated enclosures.

After the quarantine process, 36 animals representing 11 species were selected for public display. The remaining animals are not identified in the source material, so no additional details have been included.

Why are the new animals important for visitors?

The new species have expanded the range of animals that visitors can see at Nandankanan Zoological Park. Visitors thronged the zoo to catch a glimpse of the newly introduced animals after their enclosures were opened.

The timing of the public display also coincides with the state-level Wildlife Week celebrations, giving visitors an additional attraction during the event.

What happens next?

The 36 animals from 11 species are now available for visitors to see at Nandankanan. The source material does not provide further details about any additional species that may be put on public display later.