5 ostriches die mysteriously at Chennai Zoo; officials await test reports
The zoo had been home to 32 ostriches, of which 5 have succumbed to what is until now, an unknown illness.
Oct 28, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
How a Chennai zoo saved its lions from COVID-19 Delta variant!
On the occasion of World Lion Day (August 10), veterinarians and officials from the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, commonly known as Vandalur Zoo (Chennai), recalled their experience of dealing with 15 lions that were affected by the Delta COVID-19 variant.
Aug 11, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
All 13 lions at Chennai Zoo test negative for COVID-19, says official
The AAZP, locally known as Vandalur Zoo, had sent its lions’ samples in two batches to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal.
Jul 23, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
Chennai zoo lions infected with COVID-19 Delta variant that caused India’s second wave
Variants of the SARS-CoV-2(infection) have been emerging and circulating around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 18, 2021, 20:13 PM IST
Another lion succumbs to COVID-19 at Chennai zoo, lioness had died earlier
On June 4, the zoo had mentioned that nine of their eleven captive lions have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.
Jun 16, 2021, 16:45 PM IST
Watch: Leopard cub seized from baggage of passenger in Chennai airport
A leopard cub was seized from the baggage of a passenger on Saturday at the Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu.
Feb 02, 2019, 15:45 PM IST
Language no barrier? This white tiger from Chennai only understands Tamil!
The Central Zoo Authority approved the exchange that is expected to increase footfall and revenue at the Udaipur park.
Sep 27, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
