Web Desk: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said that development and construction work at Karachi Zoo has been completed and now that can compete with international standards. He said that in the zoo a two-acre enclosure has been built and around 9,000 square yards of land within the Zoo have been developed with modern cages.
The mayor said that Karachi Zoo as a valuable asset and stated that if the zoo were closed its land could face encroachment. He added that two lions, Chandni and Rani, are currently housed at the zoo and most animals were brought there nearly 20 years ago and decision has been made not to purchase any new animals.
Wahab said that the city government aims to improve animal welfare and better quality food for animals. He said that ticket prices remain affordable with entry fees set at Rs30 for children and Rs50 for adults as compared to Lahore Zoo’s Rs100 fee.
Imported giraffe dies at Lahore safari zoo
Earlier, it was reported that an imported giraffe died at the Lahore safari zoo. This happened reportedly due to climate stress and stomach complications.
The case of the giraffes recently imported for the Lahore Safari Zoo has taken a concerning turn after one of the animals died.
Twelve giraffes had been imported from South Africa a few months back. All of which were initially kept in quarantine at the Safari Zoo. This period of quarantine has now concluded.
Safari Park sources said that two of the giraffes had been weak and underweight since their arrival.
Despite being provided the same diet and environment as the others, both animals showed no significant growth and exhibited symptoms of stomach issues.
The Punjab government had allocated Rs 135 million for the project.
Of the 12 giraffes, nine were shifted to the Safari Park while three were moved to the Lahore Zoo.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from the Wildlife Department regarding the situation are still underway.
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