Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Visakhapatnam Zoo Raises ₹1.46 Lakh Through Animal Adoption Drive
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam held an animal adoption programme.
People gave money to help care for animals at the zoo.
The programme collected ₹1,46,100.
Ten animals were adopted during the drive.
The animals included a leopard, a Royal Bengal tiger, a Himalayan black bear and a parrot.
Some children and families used the programme to mark birthdays.
Adopters received certificates and souvenir kits.
The zoo said the programme also supports wildlife conservation and animal welfare.
Donations may receive a tax benefit under the Old Tax Regime.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park raised ₹1,46,100 through its Animal Adoption Programme.
Ten animals, including a leopard, tiger, bear, parrot and spotted deer, were adopted.
Children and families participated in the drive, including adoptions linked to birthday celebrations.
Reddy Vihaan Vardhan supported four animals, while Siyan Tanvi adopted three.
Adopters received certificates and souvenir kits; contributions qualify for tax exemption under Section 80G(5) under the Old Tax Regime.
- Who
- The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, children, families and other adopters participated.
- What
- The zoo’s Animal Adoption Programme raised ₹1,46,100 through the adoption of 10 animals.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To support animal welfare and wildlife conservation, including birthday-related contributions.
- Amount raised
- ₹1,46,100
- Animals adopted
- 10
- Adoption programme
- Animal Adoption Programme
- Animals mentioned
- Himalayan goral, parrot, leopard, striped hyena, Himalayan black bear, Royal Bengal tiger and spotted deer
- Zoo curator
- G. Mangamma
- Adopter recognition
- Certificates and souvenir kits
- Tax provision
- Donations qualify for exemption under Section 80G(5) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, under the Old Tax Regime