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Escaped jackal 'burnt alive' at Delhi zoo, claims workers' union; Centre orders probe
January 14, 2026 1:34 pm
Last November, four jackals had escaped from their enclosure at the National Zoological Park in Delhi. Assurances followed that all had been rescued. But were they?
Rare rodent-borne virus killed Shankar, lone African Elephant at Delhi Zoo: 'First such case in India'
November 04, 2025 3:45 am
The 29-year-old bull elephant — brought from Zimbabwe in November 1998 — was a diplomatic gift to former President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma
Delhi zoo bird flu-free, but reopening likely only after October 30
October 12, 2025 2:33 am
The zoo was closed to visitors on August 30 after several birds, including painted storks and black-headed ibises, died owing to an avian influenza outbreak
Bird flu death toll rises to 15 at zoo in Delhi, more samples test positive
September 02, 2025 3:07 am
The zoo has remained shut for visitors since Friday, after the bird flu outbreak was confirmed by zoo officials
15-year-old male gaur dies at Delhi Zoo, played key role in breeding efforts
June 16, 2025 1:10 pm
The gaur was brought to Delhi Zoo from the Mysuru Zoo in 2014 as part of a conservation exchange and went on to become a dominant breeding bull in the enclosure.
15-yr-old female leopard dies at Delhi Zoo
February 27, 2025 9:46 am
Samples have been collected during the postmortem examination and sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute for further analysis to determine the exact cause of death, officials said.
Forest dept to probe ‘large-scale’ felling of trees at Delhi Zoo, director denies claims
February 25, 2025 4:48 am
Under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, no one can cut or remove a tree, whether on their property or elsewhere, without prior permission from the tree officer
MoEF orders probe into nilgai death at zoo after allegation of negligence by vet
May 27, 2019 3:23 am
In May 2018, The Indian Express reported that deaths of several animals were not recorded by the Delhi zoo in order to dress up its report card.
Leopard rescued from Noida in seven-hour operation
January 21, 2019 1:53 am
From 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, three teams — from the National Zoologoical Park, Wildlife SOS, and one from Meerut — undertook a rescue mission, which was witnessed and recorded by almost all of Sadullapur village, where the animal was spotted.
One son killed by tiger, another lost to accident
September 26, 2014 11:59 am
Ishrat lost her second son on Tuesday when Maqsood was mauled to death by a tiger at the Delhi zoo.
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