Unique approach to assist and care for wild creatures at a low cost, according to zoo addition director Anil Atri
Have you ever wished to take care of a wild animal by adopting it and contributing to its conservation? The wildlife protection department of Jammu and Kashmir, however, has started a programme that allows adoptable animals of endangered species to be found at Jambu Zoo in Jammu’s Jagti.
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“The adoption initiative is a creative approach to demonstrate your concern and support for wildlife. According to Anil Atri, the additional director of Jambu Zoo, “the practice is popular in zoos abroad where they offer wild animals up for adoption to ensure participation of the community in their conservation.”
We have been considering ideas similar to this since the zoo just finished its first year. Many NGOs and animal lovers in Jammu want to do their part, but they don’t have a good forum. Thus, we made the decision to make wild creatures at the zoo available for adoption,” he stated.
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He emphasised the dangers of feeding stray animals and monkeys in public, which can lead to social unrest and nuisances.
“The government has notified the rates for their adoption. There are 150 animals in the zoo of which 18 species like lion, tiger, leopard, snakes, crocodiles, Himalayan black bear, porcupines and avians can be adopted,” said Atri.
“Besides conservation, we want to bring a sense of belongingness and awareness among the people. Whoever adopts the animal, a plaque containing their particulars and photographs and of the animal as well will be put up outside the enclosure. It will give a sense of satisfaction and serving the animals as well,” said Atri.
The department has fixed minimal feed charges to adopt animals at the zoo.
“We have fixed ₹7,000 a month as feed charges for adopting a lion or a tiger, despite the fact that we spend ₹7,000 a day on the feed of a lion or a tiger,” said Atri.
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