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Today the zoo houses a collection of about 1378 animals of 135 species. [1] Lahore Zoo was the host of the fifth annual conference of SAZARC in 2004. [3] Lahore Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the world. [6] House of Vienna Zoo of Austria, established in 1752 as a menagerie, was opened to public as a zoo in 1779.
The zoo has back up generators to aid during power failures. [116] In 2011, solar powered lights were installed in 14 enclosures. [148] The zoo authority maintains 4.5 km (2.8 mi) of roads running through the park. [149] The zoo also encloses a staff quarters spread across 7 ha (17 acres) to house the zookeepers and support staff. [147]
Many of today's zoos hope to stop or slow the decline of many endangered species and see their primary purpose as breeding endangered species in captivity and reintroducing them into the wild. Modern zoos also aim to help teach visitors the importance of animal conservation, often through letting visitors witness the animals firsthand. [38]
These arguments have prompted some to suggest that animals' well-being should enter a social welfare function directly, not just indirectly via its effect only on human well-being. [11] Many countries have now formally recognized animal sentience and animal suffering , and have passed anti-cruelty legislation in response.
V O Chidambaranar park and zoo (abbreviated VOC park) is a zoological garden and amusement park located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2013, the park houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54 reptiles. [3] The park is named after freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai and is managed by Coimbatore city Corporation.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the "umbrella" organization for the world zoo and aquarium community. Its mission is to provide leadership and support for zoos, aquariums, and partner organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, conservation of biodiversity, environmental education and global sustainability.
Pages in category "Zoos in Tamil Nadu" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Amirthi Zoological Park;
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India. Similarly the Museum and Botanical Gardens are also one of the oldest of their kind in the country. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1816–1846), the ruler of Travancore during 1830–1846, was the visionary behind the establishment of the Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo. He had a broad ...