Forest & Wildlife Preservation Department puts in place special arrangements at Chhatbir Zoo for protecting animals from winter

Published on: 27 Dec 2025 at 06:02 PM

Published by: Fact News

Hygenic & protective environment for various species of animals & birds

Fact News Service

Chandigarh, December 27: Keeping in view the onset of winter season and harsh weather conditions, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department, Punjab, led by the Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, has evolved special measures to ensure hygenic and protective environment to the animals at Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park in Chhatbir.

For the Carnivores, Room heaters and heat convectors have been provided in the night shelters of all the Tigers, Leopards, Lions and other small cats. All the windows and openings have been covered with polythene sheets or fiber sheets and sacrum grass thatch. Special temperature control arrangements have been provided for old and young animals.

For the Herbivores, Creation of temporary shelter/hut has been undertaken with the help of binding wire and ropes with the facility of water proof arrangements (black tarpaulin fixed in the roof) in all the enclosures of herbivores animals. Paddy straw and wheat husk bedding have been provided to all the herbivores animals for cozy flooring.

As regards the Birds, All the cages of birds have been covered with fiber cloths, jute mat and polythene sheets tightly to save them from wind chill and winter rain. Paddy straw, wheat husk and rice bran bedding have been provided to all the birds for warm nesting. Covering from the front side of bird’s cages is foldable so that can be open for sunlight when needed. All the pheasant’s cages have been enriched with grass/paddy/kanna structure for cozy environment.

Further, the Reptile house has been equipped with oil fin heaters which are very good for reptiles as these heaters are not affecting the natural humidity of the enclosures. Apart that all the cells of reptiles have been provided wheat husk, dry leaf foliage and heavy blankets which gives coziness to the reptiles. Special UV LAMPS have been fitted in the reptile section. Special aquarium water heaters with water circulation system are also been provided to Turtles and Tortoises.