Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

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News- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

About Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

  • Location– It is situated in Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
  • Features: 
    • It is the largest high altitude zoo in India.
    • It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions.
    • It has successful captive breeding programs for the snow leopard, the endangered Himalayan wolf and the red panda.
    • The zoo serves as the central hub for Central Zoo Authority of India’s red panda program.
    • It is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
About the Project

  • Project Name: Popularly known as India’s first Frozen Zoo or DNA Cryogenic Conservation Project.
  • Objective:
    • To preserve the genetic material of endangered Himalayan species for future research and conservation.
    • To support assisted reproduction methods and protect biodiversity from the risk of extinction.
  • Implemented By: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad.
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