Sri Rahul Pandey, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (CAMPA & FCA), O/o the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF, Andhra Pradesh, visited Indira Gandhi Zoological Park on 1 July 2025.

During the visit, he enquired about the ongoing developmental activities and appreciated the overall maintenance and management of the Zoo. Sri Mohammad Diwan Mydeen, Conservator of Forests, Visakhapatnam, and Smt. G. Mangamma, Curator, IGZP, briefed him on the Zoo’s developmental initiatives, rich flora and fauna, upcoming projects, visitor experience initiatives and animal enrichment activities.

Sri Rahul Pandey also visited the ongoing construction works at the Squirrel Monkey, Birds of Prey and Duck Aviary and appreciated the progress of the works.

He expressed his satisfaction with the Zoo’s maintenance and emphasised the need for continued efforts towards beautification and maintenance of animal enclosures to improve the visitor viewing experience. He further instructed officials to prepare detailed estimation reports for the renovation and repair of required enclosures, section-wise, with particular focus on the Zoo Aquarium, Jungle Cats enclosure, Sloth Bear enclosure and Red-necked Wallabies enclosure, with the aim of completing the works through CSR funds.