Ludhiana Zoo Welcomes Royal Bengal Tigers After Long Absence
After 1.5 years, tiger roar returns to Ludhiana zoo
Hindustan Times
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Ludhiana Zoo in Punjab, India, has welcomed a pair of Royal Bengal tigers, Badal and Bijli, from Nagpur, Maharashtra, ending a 1.5-year silence in its big cat enclosure. Their arrival is expected to revive the Tiger Safari, which had been closed since December 2024 following the death of the zoo's last tiger.
- 01Ludhiana Zoo has acquired two Royal Bengal tigers from Nagpur.
- 02The tiger enclosure had been silent for 1.5 years due to the death of the last tiger.
- 03The new arrivals are expected to revive the Tiger Safari experience.
- 04The zoo aims to enhance wildlife conservation awareness through its new additions.
- 05Ludhiana Zoo houses a variety of wildlife beyond tigers, including leopards and deer.
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Ludhiana Zoo, located in Punjab, India, has reintroduced the roar of tigers with the arrival of a male and female Royal Bengal tiger, named Badal and Bijli, from Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This marks the end of a 1.5-year hiatus in the zoo's big cat enclosure, which had been closed since December 2024 after the death of Aman, the last remaining tiger. The transfer of the new tigers was conducted smoothly under the supervision of senior forest officials, ensuring their safety during the process. The zoo has faced challenges in recent years, losing several tigers to age and illness, which significantly impacted its main attraction. With the introduction of Badal and Bijli, authorities hope to revive the Tiger Safari and bolster awareness of wildlife conservation among visitors. In addition to the tigers, the zoo also features a diverse array of wildlife, including blackbuck, sambhar, and leopards, further enriching its collection and conservation efforts.
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The return of tigers is expected to attract more visitors to the zoo, enhancing local tourism and awareness about wildlife conservation.
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