Hyderabad's Nehru zoo prepares to protect animals from lockdown, summer

Hyderabad | Monday | 30th March, 2020

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By Express News ServiceHYDERABAD: Zoo officials at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad have put precautionary measures in place to protect the hundreds of animals in the zoo amid the lockdown, in addition to preparing for the ensuing summer. According to a press release by the Nehru Zoo, various measures have been taken up at the enclosures of all zoo inmates, including the installation of sprinklers, rain guns, foggers and thunga grass mats over the roofs. Green shade nets are also being placed over the roofs of bird enclosures. Preparing for the ensuing hot monthsMore than 80 per cent enclosures are covered with kashkash thattis and gunny cloths to avoid direct sunlight exposure. Green shade nets are being placed over bird enclosures.