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New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Visakhapatnam's IGZP uses artificial incubation to hatch exotic bird chicks
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a first for any zoological park in Andhra Pradesh, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam has successfully hatched 27 bird chicks through artificial incubation, while seven others were hatched naturally. The chicks belong to five bird species, including Blue Gold Macaw, Lutino Parakeet, Peach-Faced Lovebird, Red Junglefowl, and Indian Peafowl. The zoo's veterinary team, including one senior veterinarian, one conservation biologist, and two paravets and animal keepers, carried out the work. Among the 34 chicks, three Lutino Parakeets and four Peach-Faced Lovebirds were naturally hatched by their parent birds. The parent birds took turns incubating eggs, keeping them warm until they hatched. The remaining chicks, consisting of two Blue Gold Macaws, 13 Red Junglefowl, and 12 Indian Peafowl, were hatched using artificial incubation. 'For the Red Junglefowl and Peafowl, the eggs were incubated at 38°C for 21 and 28 days, respectively, with humidity between 65% and 70%. After hatching, the chicks were moved to a brooder kept at 35°C and 50% to 60% humidity. These chicks are called 'precocial' because they can move around and feed themselves soon after hatching,' said Dr P Bhanu, senior veterinarian at IGZP. He further elaborated, 'The two Blue-and-Gold Macaw chicks were incubated at 37.5°C for 28 days with a humidity of 45% to 54%. Once hatched, the chicks were placed in a brooder with a temperature of around 37.5°C, which is slowly reduced as they grow. The chicks were born blind and weighed around 20 grams. They are being hand-fed every two hours with a special formula that includes digestive enzymes, prebiotics, and other nutrients.'
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests inspects Visakhapatnam zoo
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Rahul Pandey visited the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park here on Tuesday. He has enquired about the developmental activities undergoing in the zoo and appreciated the overall maintenance and management of the zoo. During the visit, Conservator of Forests, Visakhapatnam, Mohammad Diwan Mydeen, and Curator of the IGZP G. Mangamma have briefed him on various developmental initiatives undergoing at the zoo, its flora and fauna and upcoming projects aimed at enhancing visitor experience and conservation efforts along with animal enrichment. Mr Rahul Pandey has also visited the ongoing construction works at Squirrel Monkey, Birds of Prey & Duck aviary. He directed the officials to make more efforts on beautification and maintenance of animal enclosures to enhance the visitors' viewing experience. He also instructed to prepare a detailed estimation report for the renovation or repairs for the required enclosures in every section separately especially Zoo Aquarium, Jungle cats enclosure, Sloth bear enclosure & Red necked wallabies enclosure to get them completed through CSR funds.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Vizag zoo welcomes newborn endangered mouse deer and red-necked wallaby
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) on Thursday announced that its conservation and breeding efforts have resulted in the birth of a red-necked wallaby and a mouse deer within the zoo premises. The mouse deer, also known as the Indian Chevrotain is the smallest deer species in the deer family and is known for its elusive and shy nature. It is a rare species to spot in the wild. The mouse deer plays a major role in the forest ecosystem as a seed disperser and is important prey for many small and large carnivores. Curator of the IGZP, G Mangamma said: 'The mouse deer is commonly found in most forested areas and is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) due to frequent hunting for its bushmeat.' She added that the new births are an achievement and a testament to our team's dedication, hard work and expertise in animal care and breeding programme. She said: 'The zoo continues to focus on conservation breeding programmes and wildlife protection, providing a safe and naturalistic habitat for the welfare of animals.' The zoo authorities said: 'Both the new members are being closely supervised, and visitors can soon catch a glimpse of them as they grow and adapt.'
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Visakhapatnam zoo to organise five-day summer camp for children from May 21
Officials from the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP), in collaboration with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education (WCTRE) and Youth Conservation Action Network (YouCan), is organising a five-day Zoo Summer Camp for children, from May 21 to May 25, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Zoo Bioscope. The IGZP authorities stated that the camp aims to foster curiosity and awareness among young minds about the animal kingdom and conservation efforts through hands-on and interactive experiences. Highlights of the camp includes visit to the zoo veterinary hospital, interactive sessions with animal keepers, bird watching and exploring animal habitats and diets. All participants will be awarded a summer camp participation certificate, along with an animal-themed T-shirt, IGZP book and IGZP educational resource materials. For registration and more details, please contact the Zoo Education Officer at 7893632900
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Key issues of zoo discussed at review meeting
Visakhapatnam: The Animal Health Committee of Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) Visakhapatnam reviewed key issues pertaining to the health and wellbeing of the animals housed in the zoo. The meeting was chaired by G Mangamma, curator of the IGZP and attended by the committee members, including M Navin Kumar, deputy director (Retd.), NZP Hyderabad, D. Ramakrishna, joint director, AH, Visakhapatnam, P Mohini Kumari, deputy director (AH), RADDL, Visakhapatnam, among others. The committee engaged in comprehensive discussions covering topics such as animal nutrition, preventive healthcare measures, veterinary treatment protocols, summer management strategies and behavioural enrichment activities to ensure optimal care and welfare of the animals. Also, there was a special emphasis on leopard Harsha aged around 19 years with Chronic kidney disease, breeding of marmosets, squirrel monkeys, meerkats, giraffes, Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, lions, hyena, sloth bears, water monitor lizards and African parrots.
