National Zoological Park organises bird, butterfly and dragonfly walks ahead of Wildlife Week 2026

September 28, 2026 12:31 PM

National Zoological Park organises bird, butterfly and dragonfly walks ahead of Wildlife Week 2026

The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, organised the 15th edition of the ‘Sunday Bird Walk @ NZP’ and the fourth edition of the ‘Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk @ NZP’ as part of its efforts to promote citizen participation in biodiversity monitoring, species documentation and wildlife conservation awareness. The walks, held from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, were conducted under the expert guidance of bird expert Rohit Sharma and butterfly and dragonfly expert Ramver, along with dedicated ...

Delhi Zoo to reopen for visitors from November 8 after avian flu precautions

November 7, 2025 8:02 PM

Delhi Zoo to reopen for visitors from November 8 after avian flu precautions

The National Zoological Park (NZP), popularly known as the Delhi Zoo, is set to reopen for visitors from November 8, following a temporary closure due to avian influenza detection earlier this year. According to zoo authorities, all necessary safety and preventive measures will be strictly implemented upon reopening to ensure the health and safety of both visitors and animals. The zoo had been closed to the public on August 30, 2025, after a positive case of avian influenza virus was confirmed...