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SBI Hyderabad Circle Adopts Five Tigers for Conservation
The State Bank of India in Hyderabad decided to help protect tigers by giving money to a zoo.
They gave a cheque worth 15 lakh rupees to keep five tigers safe for a year.
About 2,000 students came to the zoo to learn about tigers and how to protect them.
The zoo’s curator talked about how they raise tigers in the zoo and why it’s important to keep them alive.
A local MLA said the zoo is a very good place for wildlife care and thanked the bank and schools for helping.
The bank’s manager said that keeping animals safe is something everyone should do and that the bank wants to help nature stay healthy.
State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle adopted five tigers at Nehru Zoological Park for one year.
The adoption was funded with a Rs 15 lakh cheque.
Around 2,000 students participated in tiger awareness activities at the zoo.
Curator J. Vasantha highlighted the zoo’s successful captive breeding program.
MLA Mohammed Mubeen praised the zoo as a key conservation centre.
- Who
- State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle, Nehru Zoological Park, and local students
- What
- Adoption of five tigers for one year and tiger awareness activities
- Where
- Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
- When
- July 27-28, 2024
- Why
- To raise awareness and support tiger conservation
Key facts
- Event
- SBI Hyderabad Circle Tiger Adoption
- Date
- July 27-28, 2024
- Location
- Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
- Participants
- 2,000 students
- Funding
- ₹15 lakh
Quotes
Mohammed Mubeen
Bahadurpura Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
“wildlife conservation is a shared responsibility, affirming that SBI remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to ecological balance and sustainable development.”
thehansindia.com
“adopting the five tigers reflects the bank's dedication to preserving India's rich biodiversity while encouraging public awareness regarding the protection of endangered species.”
thehansindia.com
J. Vasantha
Curator of Nehru Zoological Park
“International Tiger Day is observed annually to raise awareness about tiger conservation.”
deccanchronicle.com






