Report By | Asha Mehta
Hyderabad(Aug, 12): World Elephant Day was joyously celebrated at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. The highlight of the event was a special feast prepared for the elephants, Vijay (Male), Vanaja (Female), Asha (Female), and Sita (Female). The feast, creatively shaped like cakes, was made with sweet corn, pineapple, guava, carrots, cucumber, sprouts, soybeans, peepal leaves, banana leaves, sugarcane, and bamboo. Each cake weighed around 4 kilograms and was served alongside their regular meals.
Prashanth Bajirao Patil, IFS, the Curator of Nehru Zoological Park, and A. Nagamani, Dy. Curator, were present, along with the dedicated animal keepers. The celebration wasn’t just for the elephants; it extended to the students as well. Drawing, essay writing, story writing, and elocution competitions were organized for students from five different schools. A total of 95 students participated, showcasing their talents and awareness about wildlife conservation.
The prizes for the competitions were handed out by Prashanth Bajirao Patil, IFS, and A. Nagamani, who emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about wildlife conservation. They commended the growing interest among students and individuals in conservation and education programs, as well as the regular participation in the zoo’s events.
Among the other officials and staff present were Sridevi Saraswati, Asst-Curator-1; Majula, Forest Section Officer; D. Nagaraju and Ghulam Yazdani, Dy. Range Officers; Sandeep Goud and B. Laxminarayana, Biologists; and H. M. Hanifulla, PRO, among others. The collective effort of everyone involved made this educational and conservation-focused celebration a success.
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