Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

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