Lion Akshit becomes the first wild pet of Lalru based industry

The DC added that with the efforts of the district team, General Manager, Arshjit Singh, a philanthropist from ALP Nishikawa Company Private Limited from Lalru, Dera Bassi came forward to adopt the animal.

“Even the donor was also anxious to have such a giant animal as its first adopted pet though in an enclosure at the zoo. The proud donor today submitted a cheque for ensuring proper upkeep of his wild pet for a year,” the DC added.

Kalpana K, Field Director of the Chhatbir Zoo while appreciating the donor said that this was the first time in the zoo when a private industry from the tricity has come forward for the cause of wildlife conservation by adopting a lion. She added that the donor’s name would be displayed on a board in front of the adopted animal’s enclosure. Besides, he will get the privilege of being an ex-officio member of the Punjab Zoo Development Society and free visits to the Zoo four times a year.

She also said that one can contact on mobile number 98558-08072 for getting more information on the adoption scheme. Even students can adopt at the minimal cost of Rs 50 per month.