Nandankanan opens 11 newly acquired exotic species for public display

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Nandankanan Zoological Park on Saturday opened 11 newly acquired exotic species, including zebra, kangaroo, wallaby and three species of macaws, for public display on the eve of the state-level Wildlife Week celebrations. The new arrivals, comprising 36 individuals, were formally opened for visitors as part of the zoo's efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation, education and awareness. The animals include zebra, kangaroo, Bennett's wallaby, tufted capuchin, Scarlet Macaw, Blue-and-Gold Macaw, Green-Winged Macaw, meerkat, Scarlet Ibis and Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. Nandankanan had so far neither zebra nor kangaroo in its collection. The zoological park received 14 species comprising 58…