The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) Curator G. Ramalingam said that they expect to bring the pygmy hippos from Sri Lanka, Times of India reported. The IGZP was re-opened for public last Tuesday after part of the zoo damaged by the Cyclone Hudhud.
“By this month-end, we will also bring new species of seven sacred baboons, which are currently housed in Hyderabad. The pygmy hippos from Sri Lanka will be brought in a month or two, once the situation at the zoo improves further,” Ramalingam said, pointing out that with the peak season underway they were confident that the number of visitors would go up in a few days once all the enclosures were restored.
A month after the Cyclone left it in shambles, the IGZP finally reopened its doors for the general public, albeit sans some of its star attractions like the white tiger, tiger and the butterfly park, which was completely destroyed by the cyclone. Also only part of the zoo’s birds and fish collection were displayed on Tuesday.
