Natural environment to be provided to animals, birds at Karachi Zoo

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Sunday said that measures would be taken to provide natural environment to animals and birds at Karachi Zoo, says a Press release.
The animals that are not very familiar with the current environment would be provided natural environment; the Administrator passed these remarks while talking to media at Frere Hall.
Ahmed said that some animals face life threats and need the natural environment. He said that black bear would be shifted suitable place in compliance of the high court directives.
The Administrator said that Zoo is the place of Information regarding animals besides entertainment for the people. Children and students get information about animals at zoo.
Ahmed said that the purpose of zoo around the world is to provide information about animals to the people. He said that massive development works were carried out at zoo in the recent past.
The Administrator said that Karachi zoo is a historical place and a large number of people across the country come to here. He said that in the past, events were held at Mughal Garden of the zoo, adding that this would be restarted soon.
He also asked NGOs and private sectors to come forward and cooperate with the administration in uplifting the zoo. He said that there are two zoos under KMC where a large number of people come along with their families.
The Administrator said that new animals would be brought in the zoos while development works would continue.