The valedictory ceremony of the Wildlife week which is being celebrated under the theme ‘संरक्षण का संकल्प – एक जन भागीदारी (a conservation collective)’ was held at National zoological Park Delhi.
- The Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country every year between 2 to 8 October. The aim is to preserve animal life in India.
- The union minister also visited the new arrivals (3 sub adult Asiatic lions (1 male :2 females) as received from Sakkarbaug Zoological Park, Gujarat.
- Delhi zoo is spread across 188 acres and is surrounded by 3 UNESCO World heritage sites , it is iconic as it supports over 200 varieties of trees , 95 species with 1200 individuals of animal species in large scientifically designed enclosures making it truly the green lungs for the national capital .
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