Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park PNHZ Park is a high altitude specialized zoo housing fauna species of the Eastern Himalayan Region.
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Research, Education and Conservation Breeding of endangered species like the red panda, snow leopards etc are the main objectives of the Park.

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On the occasion of PNHZ Park distributed handmade bamboo bird feeders to several local schools of Darjeeling & also in...
22/04/2024

On the occasion of PNHZ Park distributed handmade bamboo bird feeders to several local schools of Darjeeling & also installed the feeders around the zoo premises.

22/04/2024

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park announces first release of Himalayan gorals!

In an effort to bolster the population of these endangered animals, four Himalayan gorals were released into Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district, as part of an augmentation programme led by the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in collaboration with the state forest department.

The zoo is currently home to 33 gorals and plans to continue reintroducing them into the wild to help recover this species, which is found across the Himalayan region and is threatened by hunting for its meat.

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On April 16th, 2024, people around the world come together to celebrate 'Save the Elephant Day', a global initiative ded...
16/04/2024

On April 16th, 2024, people around the world come together to celebrate 'Save the Elephant Day', a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of elephants and advocating for their protection and conservation.

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Augmentation of himalayan goral in Singalila National Park. Two pairs of himalayan goral was released in Singalila Natio...
08/04/2024

Augmentation of himalayan goral in Singalila National Park. Two pairs of himalayan goral was released in Singalila National Park on 07.04.2024 in presence of Shri Debal Ray, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Chief Wildlife Warden, West bengal; Shri Rajesh Kumar, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest North Bengal; Shri Bhaskar J.V., IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest Wildlife (North); Dr. Basavaraj S. Holeyachi, IFS, Director, PNHZ Park; Shri Jiju Jaesper J., IFS, DFO Malda; Shri Viswanath Pratap N, IFS, DFO Darjeeling Wildlife Division and officials and staff of PNHZ Park.

is celebrated every year on April 7th. This special day is observed to recognize and appreciate the valuable contribut...
07/04/2024

is celebrated every year on April 7th. This special day is observed to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions beavers make to the environment.

is to raise global awareness so that humans all over the world would band together to create policies, laws and educat...
03/04/2024

is to raise global awareness so that humans all over the world would band together to create policies, laws and educate people.

a and support towards conservation.
01/04/2024

a and support towards conservation.

have a bluish-gray coat, while females and younger males have a more brownish color. Males are distinguished by their ...
28/03/2024

have a bluish-gray coat, while females and younger males have a more brownish color. Males are distinguished by their large, curved horns, which can grow up to 85 cm (33 in) long.

is celebrated on 23 March annually across the globe to spread awareness about the conservation and importance of the e...
23/03/2024

is celebrated on 23 March annually across the globe to spread awareness about the conservation and importance of the eight species of bears that are found all over the world.

is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of freshwater and raise awareness of the global water crisis, focus...
22/03/2024

is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of freshwater and raise awareness of the global water crisis, focusing and advocating for sustainable development of water resources.

celebrates the vital role of forests in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and providing essenti...
21/03/2024

celebrates the vital role of forests in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and providing essential services for humanity.

is an awareness day celebrated to save these living beings and provide them with a safer environment to survive. ...
20/03/2024

is an awareness day celebrated to save these living beings and provide them with a safer environment to survive.

Every year on March 20, people celebrate . It is designated to raise awareness about sparrow conservation and protecti...
20/03/2024

Every year on March 20, people celebrate . It is designated to raise awareness about sparrow conservation and protection, as their numbers are declining globally.

the wild beauty of in the realm of
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the wild beauty of in the realm of

is observed every year on March 14, this day is dedicated to saving, celebrating and creating awareness about the impo...
14/03/2024

is observed every year on March 14, this day is dedicated to saving, celebrating and creating awareness about the importance of rivers.

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11/03/2024

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feed on fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers and nectar.
07/03/2024

feed on fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers and nectar.

On the occasion of appreciated the researchers & Scientific team members associated with the Red Panda Augmentation ...
03/03/2024

On the occasion of appreciated the researchers & Scientific team members associated with the Red Panda Augmentation program & the zoo keepers with souvenirs.

on February 27 raises awareness on the issues facing polar bears and the ways in which we can reduce our carbon footpr...
27/02/2024

on February 27 raises awareness on the issues facing polar bears and the ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint.

Common predators of include leopards, wolves and sometimes tigers. Their well-developed senses, agility, and camouflag...
23/02/2024

Common predators of include leopards, wolves and sometimes tigers. Their well-developed senses, agility, and camouflage help them evade predators.

have been recorded reaching up to 72 years of age, when a good-quality diet is strictly followed. They socialize adequ...
22/02/2024

have been recorded reaching up to 72 years of age, when a good-quality diet is strictly followed. They socialize adequately and can engage playfully in entertainment activities to support the overall very intelligent nature of the bird.

have a bluish-gray coat, which helps them blend into the rocky and snowy environments where they live. Their underpart...
19/02/2024

have a bluish-gray coat, which helps them blend into the rocky and snowy environments where they live. Their underparts are white, and they have a dense woolly coat to protect them from the cold.

feeds in the early morning and late afternoon, grazing on various leaves, grasses, bamboo shoots, and flowers. ...
16/02/2024

feeds in the early morning and late afternoon, grazing on various leaves, grasses, bamboo shoots, and flowers.

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Jawahar Parbat
Darjeeling
734101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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The Siberian Tiger at Darjeeling Zoo.. #pnhzp #darjeeling #education #conservation #cza_delhi #research #MoEFCC

PNHZ Park welcomes 5 newborn Snow Leopard cubs to our zoo family. The proud mothers Rare (11 years old) and Morning (9 years old) gave birth to 1:1 and 1:2 cubs respectively. The cubs are now 1 month old. With this, the Snow Leopard population has reached 14 in the zoo. #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi

#leopardcats groom themselves to keep their coat clean, regulate body temperature & distributing natural skin oils. #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi

#worldwildlifeday is observed every year on 3rd of March, in order to make people aware that all wild plants and animals around the world contribute to our quality of life and the health of our planet. #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi

Love & protect. Adopt an animal today!! For any query write to us at [email protected] #animaladoption #pnhzp #Darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi #wbza

Love & protect. Adopt an animal today!! For any query write to us at [email protected] #animaladoption #pnhzp #Darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi #wbza

The flag of PNHZP flying high on it's 64th foundation Day... #pnhzp #Darjeeling #Education #conservation #research #cza_delhi #moefccgoi

Himalayan Salamander swim slowly by the undulatory motion of their tail, the legs being turned backwards but when they float on the surface of water, they sprawl out their limbs. #himalayansalamander #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi #moefccgoi

Slow lorises have a round head, a narrow snout, large eyes, and a variety of distinctive coloration patterns that are species-dependent. #slowloris #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #cza_delhi

Bamboo constitutes about 95% of the red panda's diet. Unlike giant pandas that feed on nearly every above-ground portion of bamboo, red pandas feed selectively on the most nutritious leaf tips and, when available, tender shoots. #redpanda #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi

The Asiatic black bear is primarily solitary, except during mating season. The bears do not usually show aggression towards their own kind. #asiaticblackbear #pnhzp #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #public #awareness #cza_delhi

The park celebrated the 7th Day of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava as well as concluded the last day of the 54th week by conveying a short video message. #pnhzp #Darjeeling #Day7 #redpanda #75years75species75zoos #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #education #awareness #research #conservation #outreach #cza_delhi

As Spring is here #redpanda are cherished. #redpanda #spring #darjeeling #research #education #conservation #cza_delhi

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Conservation Breeding at PNHZ Park

PNHZ Park is India’s largest high altitude zoo although categorized as a medium zoo. It was established in 1958. The Park is a specialized zoo housing species from the Eastern himalayan region. The Park is involved in the ex-situ conservation breeding of red panda, snow leopard, himalayan wolf etc, Himalayan newt, Blue sheep, Satyr Tragopan etc. The Park was the recipient of Earth Hero award from the Royal Bank of Scotland in 2014 for its efforts in ex-situ conservation.

The main objectives of the Park is Research, Education and Conservation. The Park also has two off display conservation breeding centres, the off display conservation breeding centre for red panda and snow leopard in Topkeydara and off display conservation breeding centre for herbivores and pheasants in Dowhill, Kurseong. These centres are closed to visitors.

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