NANDANKANAN ZOOLOGICAL PARK

World Bee Day | 20 May 2026 @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

A Tree walk was conducted along Kanjia and Kiakani lake at State Botanical Garden with 27 participants who got to experience both aquatic and terrestrial plants and their importance in ecosystem.@CZA_Delhi @PCCFWL_Odisha @ForestDeptt

Two " One Day at Nandankanan" programmes were conducted at Nandankanan on 17.05.2026 where 20 students from P N College, Bolgarh, Khordha and 15 students from Pipli College, Puri participated.@PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

The 218th Sunday Bird Walk was conducted at Nandankanan with 36 participants who spotted 62 species of birds 307 in number.@CZA_Delhi @PCCFWL_Odisha @ForestDeptt

Join us on Sunday Bird Walk to know more about birds every Sunday at 06:15 am at Forest Rest House, Nandankanan. Visit nandankanan.org for further details. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Sambar is the largest deer species found in India and is the State Animal of Odisha.@PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Tigers are mostly solitary animals and love having their own territory. They even mark trees with scent and scratches to tell other tigers, "This area belongs to me" @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

The 217th Sunday Bird Walk at Nandankanan saw 40 participants and 35 bird species. The walk was followed by a discussion on World Migratory Bird Day, coinciding with Endemic Bird Day and Global Big Day.@PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

A Tree Walk was conducted at Nandankanan with 36 participants who explored the floral diversity along with discussion on the phenology of some common plants along the walk. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Hon'ble MP, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, visited Nandankanan on 08/05/2026. She explored various animal enclosures, visitor facilities & appreciated the cleanliness, animal care, enrichment practices & overall management of zoo. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt @AprajitaSarangi

A group of 15 Forest Guards trainees from Hazaribag, Jharkhand visited Nandankanan on 08.05.2026 where they explored modern technologies and best practices adopted in forest and wildlife management. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

The Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) is a high-altitude scavenging vulture that maintains ecosystem health by efficiently consuming carrion and limiting disease spread. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Large black vulture found in the Himalayas and parts of Europe. Dominant at carcasses over other vultures. Nests on cliffs or tall trees; lays one egg; hatches in 50-55 days. Highly endangered. . . @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt @PCCFWL_Odisha

🐒The Squirrel monkey is small and agile & is known for its playful behavior and distinctively large expressive eyes. . . @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt @PCCFWL_Odisha

Playful by nature, swift in water — the Smooth-coated otters of Nandankanan steal every moment. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

The 216th Sunday Bird Walk was conducted at Nandankanan with 28 number of participants where 62 species. A fun game of Bird Dumb Charades kept everyone engaged. @PCCFWL_Odisha @ForestDeptt @CZA_Delhi #citizenscience #zooeducation

International Leopard Day was celebrated on 3rd May with an awareness talk and quiz session involving zoo interns & volunteers. Around 100 participants took part near the open-top & newly inaugurated glass-fronted leopard enclosures. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Meet the majestic tigers of Nandankanan Zoological Park. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt

Meet the playful residents of Nandankanan — Smooth-coated otters, known for their remarkable swimming skills. #smoothcoatedotter #wildlifewonder @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt @PCCFWL_Odisha

International Seed Day was observed with 60 participants through a structured capacity-building programme (April 22–26) for the horticulture staffs, covering key aspects- seed collection, scientific treatment, nursery preparation & sowing. @PCCFWL_Odisha @CZA_Delhi @ForestDeptt