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Sirmour Zoo Welcomes Two Royal Bengal Tigers from Nagpur After 41-Hour Journey
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News18•20-09-2026, 21:15
Sirmour Zoo Welcomes Two Royal Bengal Tigers from Nagpur After 41-Hour Journey
- •A pair of Royal Bengal tigers, a five-year-old male and a three-year-old female, arrived at Renuka Zoo in Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, from Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- •The tigers were transported safely over a 41-hour journey with a full security escort and an eight-member wildlife department team, including DFO Dr. Shahnawaz and veterinarian Dr. Kartik.
- •A state-of-the-art enclosure, costing approximately Rs 1.68 crore, was constructed at the zoo in Shri Renuka Ji locality for the new arrivals.
- •All Central Zoo Authority standards were met during the transport, with the animals receiving regular rest, food, and water.
- •The zoo previously housed Asiatic lions, with a family of 26 about 45 years ago, but the last lion died 12 years ago due to inbreeding issues.
Key Questions Answered
The newly arrived pair consists of a five-year-old male and a three-year-old female Royal Bengal tiger.
A state-of-the-art enclosure was built at the zoo in Shri Renuka Ji at a cost of around Rs 1.68 crore.
The last lion at Renuka Zoo died approximately 12 years ago after the resident lion family suffered from genetic problems caused by inbreeding.
