10/08/2025
On the occasion of World Lion Day, 10 August 2025. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) organized a session on lions to raise awareness about the species and their conservation. The program featured insightful discussions from zoo officials highlighting the ecological importance of lions, their care and conservation efforts. At IGZP, Currently, two Asiatic lions are housed named Patwad, a 12 year old male and Kumari, a 4.5-year old female. Patwad was brought to IGZP from Sakkarbaug Zoological Park in Junagadh, Gujarat, on 23rd August 2019, while Kumari arrived
from the same zoo exactly four years later, on 22nd August 2023. Since then, a bond was formed between the two lions. They are often seen lounging together in the shade, playfully nudging one another and enjoying their space side by side.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. G. Mangamma, Curator, IGZP shared valuable insights on the lions and the management practices followed at the zoo for their care and well-being. Further, expressed gratitude to Mr.
Viveck Goenka for adopting the lion for a period of one year. She also highlighted that all zoo animal adopters are eligible for up to 50% of the amount donated as exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act,
1961 under section 80G (5) (vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Dr. P. Bhanu Babu, Senior Veterinarian, shared insights on the veterinary treatment aspects, Preventive and healthcare measures for the Lions. The session was attended by veterinary students and other participants who actively engaged in discussions.Further, key perspectives on lions were shared by Sh. B. Gopi, Assistant Curator-I, Sh. PV. Chowdary, Assistant Curator-II, Smt. B. Bharathi, Forest Section Officer-I.
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