Central Zoo’s animal rescue team mobilised throughout Nepal

April 19, Kathmandu: The Central Zoo, Jawalakhel, has established a rapid rescue team to address any harm caused to wildlife across the country.

The central rescue team of the zoo remains active in the Kathmandu Valley while rescue units are also operating in Chitwan, Bardiya, Shuklaphanta and Koshi regions, according to the zoo chief, Satyanarayan Shah.

Urging people to report any incidents of injury, orphaned or suffering of a wild animal, he said as soon as information was received about such incidents, a trained rescue team would immediately spot and rescue the concerned animal or bird.

The rescue team has rescued animals not only within the valley but also throughout the country. Shah shared that a leopard was rescued twice in Ramechhap a few days ago. The rescue work was completed in coordination with the zoo and the concerned agencies within a short time after it was reported.

Shah has requested the general public to immediately inform the relevant agency or the zoo authorities about any mistreatment, attack or neglect of wild animals. He believes that this will play an important role in wildlife conservation.