Source: TOI
Context: With a severe cyclonic storm predicted to hit Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Nandankanan Zoological Park has initiated extensive preparations to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals.
About Nandankanan Zoological Park:
- Location: Situated near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Inauguration: Opened in 1960.
- Global recognition: First zoo in India to become a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA).
- Breeding centre: Known for successful breeding of endangered species like the Indian pangolin and white tigers. Leopards, lions, vultures, and the Indian gharial are also bred here.
- Conservation efforts: World’s first captive crocodile breeding center, achieving the breeding of gharials in 1980.
- Botanical garden: The park also hosts the State Botanical Garden, a key center for plant conservation and nature education in Odisha.
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