Wildlife Week 2025: Tiger talk, painting contest at Mohali’s Chhatbir Zoo, IFS officials’ visit for tour

A total of 260 students from 20 schools of nearby areas took part in various competitions including painting contests (junior and middle categories), essay writing (middle and senior categories) and a quiz.

The highlight of the event was the “Zoo Keeper’s Talk on Tigers”. The keepers shared first-hand experiences about the personal habits and behavioral traits of tigers at the zoo.

Field Director Arun Kumar said, “It becomes more relevant in regions where tiger populations no longer exist in natural areas like Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.”

He said that the ‘Tiger Talk’ was to make people in these areas aware of the importance of tiger conservation, adding that “the session received an overwhelming response from the audience”.

Apart from this, the zoo also had a scheduled education tour. The team had 57 probationary officers of the 2024-batch of Indian Forest Service (IFS) along with a faculty member from the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA). They arrived at 12:30 pm and attended an interactive technical session at the orientation centre.

During the session, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Satinder Sagar, IFS, addressed the probationers. The official talked about the scientific management practices of wildlife conservation, the zoo’s role in public awareness and in state-level wildlife rescue operations.
The official also highlighted the zoo’s major contribution to the reintroduction of gharials in the Punjab’s Beas River.

Later, the probationers undertook a field visit inside the zoo where they were briefed on animal husbandry, feeding, veterinary care, seasonal care practices, biosecurity measures and disinfection protocols.

Senior officer Kunal, IFS, faculty of IGNFA, remarked, “This educational field visit has been extremely fruitful for the probationers.”
Chhatbir Zoo also recorded 1,960 visitors on Friday, making the celebration a vibrant and educational experience for all.

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