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Delhi Zoo Hosts First Eco-Club Teachers Orientation on World Rhino Day
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News18•22-09-2026, 20:30
Delhi Zoo Hosts First Eco-Club Teachers Orientation on World Rhino Day
- •The National Zoological Park held its first orientation for Eco-Club in-charge teachers from 12 Delhi schools to boost school outreach and involve students in wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
- •Organized on World Rhino Day, the program familiarized teachers with the zoo’s environmental education initiatives, nature-based learning activities, and citizen science programs.
- •Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar emphasized collaboration between the zoo and schools to promote environmental education and conservation awareness.
- •Public awareness talks and a doodle activity were held for visitors, sharing information on rhinoceroses, their ecological significance, and conservation challenges.
- •A special keepers’ talk at the rhino enclosures provided insights into rhino behavior, feeding habits, and scientific management; the zoo currently houses one adult female rhinoceros, Anjuha.
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The Delhi zoo held its first orientation programme for Eco-Club teachers from 12 schools, a public awareness talk and doodle activity for visitors at the exit gate, and a special keepers' talk at the rhino enclosures.
The National Zoological Park presently has one adult female rhinoceros named Anjuha in its collection.
Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar interacted with the participating teachers and emphasized the significance of collaboration between the zoo and schools to promote environmental education.
