Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Patna Zoo Enhances Winter Care for Animals
The Patna Zoo is taking special care of its animals during winter.
They are using oil heaters and UV lights to keep the animals warm and comfortable.
The zoo is also giving the animals more food, especially things that help their immunity.
They are even giving elephants oil massages to keep them warm.
The zoo director, Hemant Patil, said they are also planning to change the bloodlines of the animals by swapping them with other zoos.
This will help prevent genetic diseases.
The zoo is also making improvements to attract more visitors, like upgrading the fern and cactus houses.
The Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, visited the zoo and was happy with the developments.
He promised to support the zoo's plans.
Patna Zoo is using oil heaters and UV lights for winter care of animals.
The zoo is increasing food intake and providing oil massages to elephants.
Director Hemant Patil plans to improve animal bloodlines through swaps with other zoos.
Upgrades to fern and cactus houses and beautification of entry areas are planned.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visited the zoo and assured support for its developments.
- Who
- Patna Zoo authorities and Director Hemant Patil
- What
- Enhanced winter care for animals and plans for bloodline improvement
- When
- Current winter season, with future plans for animal exchanges
- Where
- Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo), Bihar
- Why
- To adapt animals to changing weather, improve their health, and enhance visitor attractions
- Zoo Name
- Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo)
- Director
- Hemant Patil
- Winter Care Measures
- Oil heaters, UV lights, increased food intake, oil massages
- Bloodline Improvement
- Male-to-male swaps, international exchanges
- Visitor Attractions
- Upgrades to fern and cactus houses, beautification of entry areas
- Government Support
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assured assistance
- Zoo Category
- Large zoo by Central Zoo Authority