Q. Consider the following statements about Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP):
1. It is the first zoo in the World to breed White tiger and Melanistic tiger.
2. It is an institutional member of World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA).
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Nandankanan Zoological Park(NZP):

It is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Unlike other zoos in the country, Nandankanan is built right inside the forest and set in a completely natural environment.

Uniqueness:

  • It is the first zoo in the World to breed White tiger and Melanistic tiger and it is the only conservation breeding centre of Indian Pangolins in the world.
  • First captive breeding centre for endangered Gharials in the year 1980.
  • Kanjia Lake – A wetland of National importance (2006).
  • It is the only zoological park in India to become an institutional member of World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA).
  • It is the only zoo in India after which an express train Puri-New Delhi express has been named as “Nandankanan Express”.
  • It is the first zoo in India where endangered Ratel was born in captivity.

Source: ForumIAS

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