Animals up for adoption at Tata zoo
Jamshedpur: Animal lovers keen to become wildlife guardians can adopt tigers, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and birds at the Tata Steel Zoological Park, popularly known as Tata Zoo.
Fostering a personal connection with the animal, the zoo management designed an adoption programme for individuals, which was launched in June. The corporate adoption programme has been in place for some time.
The adoption covers feed, maintenance, and veterinary care, ensuring the well-being of the animal species. However, the daily care of the adopted animals will be managed by the zoo officials.
"The adoption programme will help in our ongoing conservation initiatives.
Besides, the programme aims to foster a personal connection between the guardian and the chosen animal," said Tata Zoo deputy director, Naim Akhtar.
Enthusiasts can adopt an animal by donating money ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh and above for a period of one year or five years. Enthusiasts will be entertained on a first-come, first-served basis for the big cat species, as well as other animals that are currently fewer in number.
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Furthermore, prospective guardians can adopt more than one animal at any given time.
People who adopt an animal can enjoy free visits to the zoo with their family and spend time connecting with their chosen resident animal. Besides, the adoption programme provides donors access to unique experiences and special recognitions.
Tata Zoo is home to over 400 animals representing 50 different species, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. In April this year, the zoo inaugurated a glass enclosure for the animals, which is drawing crowds in numbers.
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