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Delhi Zoo celebrates World Wildlife Day, hosts awareness drive for schoolchildren

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) The National Zoological Park celebrated World Wildlife Day 2026 on Tuesday by organising a marathon and a tug of war competition inside the zoo premises to promote awareness about conservation, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment.
Marking the occasion, 110 students from CRPF Montessori School were invited to the zoo for an awareness programme. A guided educational tour was arranged, during which students were introduced to various animal species, their habitats and conservation initiatives undertaken by zoo authorities.
The tour gave students an opportunity to engage closely with nature and understand the importance of wildlife in maintaining ecological balance.
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