West Bengal Zoos go Online

Zoo Animal lovers in West Bengal will now be able to enjoy the live streaming of animals from zoological parks sitting at home. Sharing the good news State Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee informed, initially the live streaming will happen from Alipore Zoolical Garden, Kolkata and Padmja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park ( PNHZP)  in Darjeeling. Speaking to the press  Mr Banerjee said on Sunday , “ This is an unique initiative . Every year about 35 lakh people visit Alipore Zoo. Manny of these visitors make it a point to visit the zoo at least once a year. We do not want to deprive these people, including children, any more.” The Minister also informed that the streaming will be available for one hour each in the morning and evening from the social media handles of both the parks. PNHZP will be live on social media every day from 9 to 10 am and 3 to 4 pm with a virtual tour of the zoo. This is also one of the high –altitude zoos in the country with rare Himalayan species.

Author: TW News Bureau