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Zoos in Karnataka coming back to life

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Bengaluru: The Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) is a registered society under the Karnataka Society Registration Act 1960 and is designated as a charitable organisation under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act of 1961. There are nine Zoos under its administrative control, which are funded by revenue produced from entry fees, with the deficit financed by the Karnataka government. Through the Central Zoo Authority in New Delhi, the Indian government has been funding specific conservation and educational activities too.

In a press release, the ZAK, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden in Mysuru and Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru, are self-reliant Zoos that meet their own revenue and other internal resources. However, all nine Zoos have sustained significant losses as a result of Covid – 19. The number of people visiting the Zoos and revenue have decreased over the last two years, affecting its ability to function. As a result, the Zoo administrators were forced to ask for animal adoption and donations.

The revised adoption policy allows interested individuals or institutions to select their favourite animal using the ‘Zoos of Karnataka’ app to support the feeding and care of the selected animals for a year, a day, or longer in order to make it more accessible to the general public. As a result, they will be eligible for benefits such as a Certificate of Adoption, a complimentary pass, and so on.

According to the finance report, the nine Zoos were able to raise a total of Rs. 20,60,554 through the ZAK webpage and by other means. The money raised through donations or adoptions is used to cover costs such as animal feed and fodder, as well as veterinary care and maintenance. The ZAK authorities have expressed their gratitude to everyone for their assistance.

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