1. INTRODUCTION

The West Bengal Zoo Authority was constituted as a registered society vide Gazette notification no. 382-For; Kolkata, 27th August, 2009 and notification no.10036-For/11M-

27/2002, dt. 23.12.2009 (Annexure-I), as a government controlled registered society under the Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal. The Authority became functional during

2012-13 only. The West Bengal Zoo Authority is governed by a 14 member body headed by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of West Bengal as Chairman and Principal Secretary, Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal as the Vice-Chairman. The Member Secretary, West Bengal

Zoo Authority is responsible for the management of the affairs of the Authority, subject to the overall direction, control and superintendent of the Governing Board.

1.1 VISION

Our vision is to become a leading organisation in the country in the field of ex- situ conservation ensuring the rich bio-diversity of the state by supporting in situ conservation with intensive Scientific Zoo Management & Research programme by trained staff and by developing zoos as centre of learning for people and making zoo self-sufficient to accomplish their objectives.

1.2 MISSION

Our mission is to provide exemplary care to the zoo's wildlife population in a planned manner to ensure eco-system based naturalistic animal enclosures which will help in conservation breeding of rare and endangered species through best practices of zoo management, veterinary care and inspiring current and future generations to become active citizens in wildlife conservation through nature education and awareness programme.

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1.3 OBJECTIVE

The Authority has been assigned to perform the following functions:- a) To take over the management of the Govt. controlled Zoological

Parks/Gardens, Deer Parks, Breeding Centres, Rescue Centres, Safari Parks

and other similar establishments/Organisations in West Bengal as may be

specifically ordered, from time to time, by the Govt. of WB. b) To co-ordinate with collection and exchange programme and to procure such

animals as may be required for the enrichment of the Zoological Gardens/Mini

Zoo through exchange from other zoos in India or from abroad. c) To function as the apex technical advisory body for the Zoological

Parks/Gardens, Deer Parks, Breeding Centres, Rescue Centres, Safari Parks

and other similar establishments/ organisations in West Bengal. d) To promote scientific management of zoos. To undertake Ex-situ conservation

of endangered species of animals in captivity. e) To undertake programmes for re-stocking and re-introduction of captive bred

animals in the wild. f) To undertake research on habits and breeding of animals and birds in natural

habitat as well as in captivity. g) To create awareness about the rich faunal diversity by organising

programmes, exhibitions, seminars, etc. and publishing’s journals, bulletins

etc. h) To undertake dissemination of zoo education.

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Our main objectives are as follows:

1) Planning and Development of the zoos in the state

The Master Plan is essential for all around development of zoo along with a detailed

Layout Plan on the basis of theme adopted by the zoos indicating the locations of animal enclosures, green areas, visitors' facilities, animal health care facilities, research and education centre, conservation breeding areas, rescue centre and administrative units including maintenance departments etc. Formulation of Master Plan and its implementation for proper development of all the Zoos is our prime objective.

2) Conservation Breeding of rare and endangered species

One of the prime objective of zoo to carryout coordinate conservation breeding programmes of rare and endangered species in naturalistic environment and rearing & raising animals for rehabilitation and re-stocking in the wild. Our key species for conservation breeding programme in the state are:

(a) Red Panda : At Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling (b) Snow Leopard : - Do - (c) Himalayan Goral : - Do - (d) Endemic Pheasants : - Do - & Red Jungle Fowl (e) Salt Water Crocodile : At Bhagwatpur & Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali (f) Batagur Baska : - Do - (h) Fishing Cat : - Do - (i) Thamin : Zoological Garden, Alipore

(3) Rescue and rehabilitation of orphan animal, stray animal, and animal injured or seized from poachers and traders.

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(4) Health Care of Wild Animal in Zoo

Welfare of the zoo animal is paramount importance and health care facilities are developed with committed veterinary personnels who follow best practices in animal care and well being ensuring appropriate infrastructure and expertise as well as monitoring system by trained staff.

(5) Integrated Scientific Research

To facilitate and conduct science based research in the field of wildlife conservation and animal health and to publish research papers for potential application in the field of conservation and promote establishment of research centre with data base and resource banks for taking sound scientific decision in the field of wildlife conservation.

(6) Nature Education

Education is key role of all zoos and the major objectives are to make strategic action plan for education of visitors with the help of trained staff and volunteers and developing network of school and college students as well as public for making significant contribution and influencing the peoples attitude and behaviour regarding zoo animals, wildlife and environmental issues.

(7) Capacity Building & Human Resource Development

Upgradation of professional skills of Zoo Personnel through training programmes, workshops, seminars and exposure visits to different Zoos is given high priority. Capacity building of Zoo Directors, Veterinarians, Biologist, Zoo Keepers etc. is high on agenda to develop specialists team of professionals for Zoo Planning & Management, Animal Health

Care & tranquilisation of animals, Zoo enclosure enrichment and day to day care and well being of Zoo animals.

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2. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS HELD

During 2017-2018 the meetings of Governing Body and Technical Committee were held as follows:

Governing Board Meeting

Annual General Meeting & 14th Governing Body Meeting : On 16.05.2017

Technical Committee Meeting

16th Technical Committee Meeting : On 08.03.2018

3. GOVERNING BOARD OF WEST BENGAL ZOO AUTHORITY:-

The Governing Body of the Authority by its notification No. 10036-For/11M-

27/2002, dt.23.12.2009 consists of following 14 members.

1. The Chief Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal Chairman 2. Addl. Chief/Principal Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal, Dept. of Forests Vice-Chairman 3. Addl. Chief Secretary, Dept of Finance Govt. of West Bengal, Member 4. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HOFF, West Bengal Member 5. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, West Bengal Member 6. Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi Member 7. Addl. PCCF & Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority Member- Secretary 8. Director, Animal Husbandry & Vet. Services, W.B Member 9. Director, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling Member 10. Director, Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata Member 11. Shri Debasish Paramanik, Raigunj Panchayet Samiti, Uttardinajpur Member 12. Shri Sankar Dhar, People’s for Animals, Alipurduar Member 13. Sk. Johar Ali, President , All Backward Class Relief & Development Mission Member 14. Smt. Debolina Biswas, Councilor, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Ward No. 74 Member

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3.1 GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS

The Governing Body of the West Bengal Zoo Authority met one time during the period of 2017-18 under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, as Chairman / Addl. Chief

Secretary, Deptt. of Forests as Vice- Chairman.

3.2 MAJOR DECISIONS TAKEN

The 14th Governing Board Meeting held on 16th May, 2017 in the Conference Room, 13th Floor, NABANNA, Howrah. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Basudev Banerjee, IAS, Chief Secretary, West Bengal and Chairman, West Bengal Zoo Authority (WBZA).

The following decisions have been taken in the meeting :-

1. After a brief discussion, the Governing Board (GB) approved the proposed Annual Plan of Operation and Developmental works in WBZA and different Zoos under its control, under Non-Plan, State Plan funds and funds from other sources amounting to Rs.2,292.25 lakh for the year 2017-18.

2. i) The GB approved the Entry Fee of Zoological Garden, Alipore (ZGA) for adult persons on week days and has been fixed at Rs.30/- per head as on week days and holidays with immediate effect.

ii) Entry Fee to all Zoos will increase from time to time .

iii) Combined Entry permit for visiting Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), Darjeeling and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling may be introduced with compulsory PNHZP visit and optional visit of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

3. Annual Report and Consolidated Audited Accounts of PNHZP, Darjeeling for the year 2015-16 were discussed and approved with a decision to settle long pending issue of advance given to other departments for developmental works in PNHZP, as pointed out by the Statutory Auditor.

4. Annual Report and Consolidated Audited Accounts of WBZA* and all the Zoos under its control for the year 2015-16 were discussed and approved.

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5. The GB approved the engagement of Consultant for designing and drawing of Sundarban Wild Animals Park (SWAP), Jharkhali.

6. The GB approved the Draft Duties & Responsibilities of Officers and Staff working in Zoos under WBZA.

7. After brief discussion, the GB approved the Draft Service Rules of WBZA with a decision to add clauses, as such, if any dispute arises, it can be dealt with as per provision of West Bengal Service Rules.

8. The GB approved the Draft Financial Manual & Principles of Accounting and its procedure of WBZA with a decision to introduce Double Entry Accounting System instead of Double Entry Mercantile Accounting System without considering depreciation of fixed Assets.

9. The GB approved the engagement of M/s. P Dhar & Associates as Statutory Auditor of WBZA for the year 2016-17.

10. The GB after discussion, decided to refer the matter to Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal for their opinion.

11. The GB approved the proposal for purchase of 9 (nine) nos. rescue vehicle for different Zoos and the payment would be made from the own fund of WBZA.

12. The GB noted that 16 nos. candidate have joined as Zoo Keepers at PNHZP, Darjeeling, SWAP, Jhargram and Bardhaman Zoological Park, Bardhaman.

13. The GB approved the handing over Harinalaya (Deer Park), New Town to WBZA for better management with a decision to translocate all Spotted Deers from Nature Park, Taratala to Zoo or release in wild.

14. The GB approved the proposal for release of Red Panda in Sanchal Wild Life Sanctuary and Neora Valley National Park in consultation with the Wild Life Wing of the State after feasibility study.

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4. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF WEST BENGAL ZOO AUTHORITY

Secretariat of the West Bengal Zoo Authority started functioning from April, 2012 in the Library building of Zoological Gardens, Alipore. The Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo

Authority is the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. The member Secretary is assisted by the following technical and other personnel in day to day functioning of West Bengal Zoo

Authority for scientific management of zoos under its control :-

i. Administrative Officer

ii. Scientific Officer

iii. Executive Engineer

iv. Finance Officer

v. Sub-Assistant Engineer

vi. Personal Assistant to the member-secretary

vii. Accountant

viii. Technical Assistant

ix. Office Assistant

x. Driver

xi. Office Attendant (2 nos.)

xii. Darwan

5. FORMATION OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Governing Body of WBZA in its 4th Meeting held on 24.04.2012 decided to form

a Technical Committee comprising of following members (as amended by the 10th GB

held on 28th January, 2015) to provide technical assistance to the Authority, with revised

Terms Of Reference (TOR):-

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a. PCCF (WL) & CWLW, WB -Chairman

b. Director, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, WB -Member

c. Director, Zoological Garden, Alipore -Member

d. Director, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling -Member

e. Member-Secretary, WBZA -Convenor

5.1 TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

1. To provide technical assistance to zoos under control of WBZA for their

proper Scientific development / management

2. To make recommendation to the Governing Body, WBZA regarding Annual

Plan of operation and other developmental activities in various zoos and

other organisations

3. To approve exchange of animals between zoos under control of WBZA and

with other zoos which are not part of Schedule I and Part II of Schedule II

of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

4. To make recommendations to the Central Zoo Authority regarding

exchange of animals between zoos under WBZA and with other zoos which

are part of Schedule I and part II of Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection)

Act, 1972

5. To approve proposals for arranging training programmes, workshop and

meetings in zoos under WBZA on various aspects of zoo management

6. To approve research proposals on issue related with conservation / zoos

for funding from the WBZA and or other agencies / organisations

7. Any other functions that may be assigned by the West Bengal Zoo

Authority

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5.2 MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

The 16th Technical Committee Meeting held on 8th March, 2018 in the conference

Room of Wildlife Wing, Bikash Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata. The meeting was chaired by Shri

Ravi Kant Sinha, IFS. Principal Chief Conservatore of Forests (WL) & CWLW, West Bengal and Chairman, Technical Committee West Bengal Zoo Authority.

i. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL) & CWLW, West Bengal suggested

that in North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri, the elephants

should be changed for riding purpose at least in six months and new elephants

may be used.

ii. Evaluation of Harinalaya (Deer Park), New Town already done ny the Central

Zoo Authority. Formal application for recognition of Harinalaya (Deer Park),

New Town as per Section 38H under Wildlife (Protection) Act was submitted

to Central Zoo Authority.

iii. The Technical Committee recommended the proposal for better management

of captive population in the Zoo. The matter should be placed before the

Governing Board for approval and subsequent signing of MOU with the

Singapore Zoo and Smithsonian National Zoo.

iv. The Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority informed that the PCCF

(HoFF), West Bengal has written to the Director General of Forest MoFF & CC

regarding applicability of Forest Conservation A 1980 in case of South

Khairbari Mini Zoo. In this context Member Secretary, West Bengal Zoo

Authority informed that the proposed area may be used to develop the zoo

with modification for carnivore & Herbivore enclosure. The area which was

used earlier for leopard Safari is around 3.74 Ha & is fenced. It was proposed

that the said area may use for development of enclosure for animals found in

this region. It was proposed to construct & develop separate rescue centre

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near the animal hospital for rescue Leopards & other animals. The Chairman &

4 Members of the Committee agreed the proposed & asked to take necessary

action accordingly.

v. The Committee approved the Scientific Research Programme in Zoos and all

the Research Plan for implementation as per priority.

vi. The Committee approved to procure the equipments and machines for better

management of Zoos after observing all formalities.

vii. The Committee approved the translocation of surplus deer from Surulia Mini

Zoo, Purulia and Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram in appropriate habitat

in the Forest area. The Chairman opined that necessary training should be

given to Zoo Staff for translocation of animals from the Zoo.

viii. The committee approved the capacity building of zoo and exposure visit for

enhance the practical experience of zoo staff in management of captive

population.

ix. The Committee approved the Revised Animal Collection Plan of North Bengal

Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan

Zoological Park, Darjeeling.

6. MASTER PLAN AND MASTER LAYOUT PLAN:

Name of the Zoo Status of Master Plan Status of Master (layout) Plan Approved vide CZA letter no. 19- Approved by CZA 45/92- Zoological Garden, CZA(328)(Vol.IX)(PKR)/2077/2017, Alipore dtd. 23.11.2017

Padmaja Naidu Approved vide CZA letter no 19- Approved by CZA, Himalayan 20/92-CZA(325)(Vil.IX)(M)/5902, dtd.12.12.12 Zoological Park, dtd. 26.09.2014 Darjeeling Approved vide CZA letter no. 22- Approved vide CZA letter no. North Bengal Wild 64/2004- 22-64/2004- Animals Park, CZA(461)(Vol.I)/BKG/2645/2016 dt. CZA(Vol.I)/3236/2016 dt. Siliguri 21.09.2016 (PAGE No. 166) 29.12.2016 (PAGE No. 199)

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Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Sundarban Wild Plan under preparation 19-224/93-CZA(322)(Vol.I) Animals Park, (PKR)/1834/2017 Jharkhali dt. 25.10.2017 Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Junglemahal Plan under preparation 19-2014/93- Zoological Park, CZA(321)(Vol.II)(AK).218/20 Jhargram 17, dt. 02.02.2017 Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Bardhaman Plan under preparation 22-67/2004-CZA(473)(Vol.II) Zoological Park, (PKR)/1833/2017 Bardhaman dt. 25.10.2017 Revised Master Plan submitted to Approved vide CZA letter no. Garhchumuk Deer CZA vide WBZA’s letter no 23-3/97-CZA(382)(Vol.I) Park, Howrah 989/WBZA/T-11/18-19, dtd. (PKR)/1828/2017 19.02.2019 dt. 25.10.2017 Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Surulia Mini Zoo, Plan under preparation 22-71/2004-CZA(457) Purulia (PKR)/1837/2017 dt. 25.10.2017 Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Plan under preparation 22-88/2004-CZA(499(Voll II) Coochbehar (PKR)/1832/2017 dt. 25.10.2017 Submitted to CZA & Revised Master Approved vide CZA letter no. Adina Deer Park, Plan under preparation 22-49/20004- Malda CZA(439)(2665)/2016, dt. 22.09.2016 South Khairbari Submitted to CZA Approval Pending with CZA Mini Zoo, Alipurduar Harinalaya Deer Evaluation done by CZA on Master Layout Plan under Park, New Town 30.01.2018 preparation

7. ZOOS UNDER THE CONTROL OF WEST BENGAL ZOO AUTHORITY:

1. Zoological Garden, 2 Alipore Road, Kolkata - 700027: contact no. of the zoo is 033- 24399391, 033-24791150 and e-mail ID: [email protected]

2. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Jawahar Parbat (west), Darjeeling- 734101: contact no. Phone: 03542253709,Fax: 03542252522 and e-mail ID: [email protected]

3. North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Ramakrishna Road, Ashram Para, Siliguri- 734001: contact no: 0353 264 3901, e-mail ID: [email protected]

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4. Janglemahal Zoological Garden, Jhargram, Dist. Midnapore (West), Pin: 721507: Contact No. : 03221-255010, e-mail ID: [email protected]

5. Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali, Zilla Parishad Bhawan, 12 Biplabi Kanai Lal Basu Sarani, Alipore, 24 Parganas (South), Pin: 700027: Contact no. 033-2479 9032 , e-mail ID: [email protected]

6. Bardhaman Zoological Park, Golapbug, P.O. Rajbati, Dist: Bardhaman, Pin: 713104: contact no. : 0342-2657172, e-mail ID: [email protected]

7. Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Kameswari Road (East), near Airport, Dist. Coochbehar, Pin: 736101: contact no. 03582-227728, e-mail ID: [email protected]

8. Surulia Mini Zoo, Raghavpur More, Dist. & P.O. Purulia Pin: 723101: contact no. 03252-222231, 227468, e-mail ID: [email protected]

9. Garchumuk Deer Park, Dalmia Park, PO. Howrah-1, Dist: Howrah, Pin: 711101: contact no. 033-26411772. e-mail ID: [email protected]

10. Adina Deer Park, Nazrul Sarani, Dist & P. O. Malda, Pin: 732101: contact no. 03512- 252346. e-mail ID: [email protected]

11. South Khairbari Rescue Centre, Wildlife Division-III, Nilkuthi, Dist: Alipurduar, P. O.Cooch Behar, Pin: 736101: contact no.03242-250307, e-mail ID: [email protected]

12. Harinalaya, New Town, Rajarhat, Contact no. Offc.: (033)2248-2504, e-mail ID:[email protected] /[email protected]

8. ZOOS GRANTED RECOGNITION BY CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY:

Sl. No Name of the Zoo Location Category of the Recognition Zoo valid up to 1 Zoological Garden, Alipore Kolkata Large 30.11.2018 2 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Darjeeling Medium 20.01.2019 Zoological Park 3 North Bengal Wild Animals Park Siliguri Mini 27.09.2019 (Bengal Safari) 4 Sundarban Wild Animals Park Jharkhali Mini 27.09.2019 5 Junglemahal Zoological Park Jhargram Medium 21.03.2019 6 Bardhaman Zoological Park Bardhaman Small 27.09.2020

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7 South Khairbari Mini Zoo Alipurduar Rescue Centre 18.05.2020 8 Rasikbeel Mini Zoo Coochbehar Mini 22.03.2020 9 Adina Deer Park Malda Mini 28.09.2019 10 Garhchumuk Deer Park Howrah Mini 04.05.2019 11 Surulia Mini Zoo Purulia Mini 05.05.2018 12 Harinalaya (Deer Park) New Town, Mini 22.03.2019 Rajarhat

9. HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

As per the directives of the Central Zoo Authority, one Health Advisory Committee has been constituted. The Director, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, West Bengal has issued a letter, vide ref. 1106/1(9)/5M-85/2005(Pt.-2), dtd. 07.03.2018. The following Officers are the members of the Health Advisory Committee.

a. Joint Director, ARD IAH & VB (R & T) Chairman Belgachia, Kolkata-37 b. Dr. Joyjit Mitra, Specialist (Sero-Epidemiology) Member RDDL (ER), IAH & VB, Belgachia, Kolkata-37 c. Dr. Debasish Chatterjee, Asst. Director, ARD(Vety) Member (Disease Investigation), IAH & VB, Belgachia, Kolkata-37 d. Dr. Proloy Mandal, Asst. Director, ARD (Vety), IAH & VB Member Belgachia, Kolkata-37

9.1 VETERINARY CARE OF ZOO INMATES: Veterinary section of all zoos under West Bengal Zoo Authority regularly examined at random or in necessity especially tested in every month by the zoo veterinarians in respect of presence of helminthic ova / protozoan parasites, if any. Deworming of animals was done regularly. Chemo- prophylactic measures against Trypanosomiasis in respect of tigers, lions and leopards and Tuberculosis in respect of deer, antelope, giraffes and primates of the zoo were also carried out as routine practice by the Veterinarians of the zoo. Vaccination against

FMD was also done for elephant. Beside these all zoos also follow the recommendation of

Health Advisory Committee and take necessary action accordingly.

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9.2 POSTING OF VETERINARY OFFICER: As per decision of Technical Committee Meeting as well as Special 13th Governing Board

Meeting, Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services vide his letter no. 5567/5M-

85/2005(Pt.II), dtd. 21.11.2016, West Bengal instructed to the local Veterinary officers to attend seven (7) Zoological Parks for treatment of captive animals.

9.3 VETERINARY HOSPITAL: For better management & providing best treatment of the zoo animals under different zoos of West Bengal Zoo Authority, most of the zoos are well equipped as per recommendation of

ARD Department & Central Zoo Authority’s Evaluation & Monitoring Team. For treatment of animals, veterinary hospital already exist in different zoos are: Zoological Garden, Alipore,

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, North Bengal Wild Animals Park

(Bengal Safari), Siliguri. New treatment has been constructed at Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia,

Bardhaman Zoological Park, Bardhaman, Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram,

Garhchumuk Deer Park, Howrah.

10. STATEMENT OF ADOPTION OF ANIMALS

Three booklets viz., Adoption of Zoo Animals, Friends of Zoos and Volunteers of Zoo have already been prepared and approved by the Governing Body of the Authority. The booklets are to be distributed to various Animal lovers’ Association, Corporate Adopters, NGO’s

Eminent Dignitaries; Celebrities through a function organised by the West Bengal Zoo

Authority.

During the financial year 2017-18 a total of 13 different animals are adopted by different individuals and organisations and a total of Rs. 11, 75,000.00 have been received by the Zoological Garden, Alipore. The details of which are provided below:-

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Party Name Amount Animal Address Ch.no. Date Period Debasis Paul 10000.00 Porcupines 74,Tollygunge 817152 14.06.17 14.06.17 to Circular Road, 13.06.18 Kolkata-700053 Pyaridevi 15000.00 peafowl Jaya Bibi Road 027393 27.10.17 27.10.2017 Chabiraj Steels (male) 38&39/27 , to pvt. Ltd. Ghusuri, Howrah 26.10.2018 711107 Abhijit 40000.00 Bear(F) D.H.Rd,576/a/7B, 534633 10.11.17 10.11.2017 Bannerjee- Pritha Kol-34,Behala to Sloth Bear 09.11.2018

S. U. Rahaman 1100000.00 Tiger-3 Nos, 72, Connaught 734280 20.12.17 10.01.18 to Lion-2(nos), Road Leopard -1 Lion- 2 Nos. Sutton ,Surrey 244805 20.12.17 09.01.2019 Leopard -1 London-SMI 3PQ No Delhi Public 10000.00 Peacock 254, Shantipally, R 382911 09.03.18 17.03.18 to School B Connector, E M 16.03.19 Bypass Kol-107 Total Amount 11,75,000.00

During the financial year 2017-16 a total of 3 different animals are adopted by different individuals and organisations and a total of Rs. 2,11,000.00 have been received by the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling. The details of which are provided below:-

Sl. Adopted Species Rate Person /Organisation Annual No Snow leopard (Panthera Pallishree Limited, 1 Rs 1,00,000 2017-2018 uncia) Kolkata Red Panda (Ailurus Pallishree Limited, 2 Rs 50,000 2017-2018 fulgens fulgens) Kolkata Red Panda (Ailurus Samasta Mahajan, 3 Rs 61,000 2017-2018 fulgens fulgens) Maharashtra Total 2,11,000.00

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11. CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAMME

The Conservation Breeding Programme is a science of conserving a species by preventing imminent population collapse in the wild due to a large number of eliminative pressures (i.e. habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, industrialization, poaching, illegal trade and climate change etc.). The zoo plays major role in helping conserving a species through ex–situ conservation breeding programme. Planned Conservation breeding of critically endangered wild animal species is one of the aspects of scientific management of zoos. But there should be a concept and theme to initiate a breeding programme and that is, the conservation breeding programme is initiated to prevent the imminent population collapse in the wild due to a large number of eliminative pressures. ex-situ’ conservation is that the individuals of species are maintained in off exhibit under different selection pressure that those in natural conditions in a natural habitat till they are release in wild. The West Bengal Zoo Authority has taken up a number of Conservation Breeding Programmes for critically endangered wild animal species in the state of West Bengal.

11.1 SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. This has been listed on the IUCN Red List as Endangered since 1986, recently upgraded to vulnerable status. However, its population continues to decline and it still faces a high risk of extinction through habitat loss and degradation, declines in prey, competition with livestock, persecution, and poaching for illegal wildlife trade,” the IUCN reported. According to Peter Zahler, coordinator of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Snow Leopard Program, the lowest estimate of the snow leopard population is about 4,000 individuals. However, it is difficult to estimate the exact population size of the Snow Leopard in wild. The big cat’s range encompasses more than 1.6 million square kilometers (or more than 600,000 square miles) across 12 Central and South Asian countries, and its habitat includes some of the highest and coldest mountain ranges in the world, which are inaccessible at worst and inhospitable at best to human researchers. In India, snow leopard is distributed in the Himalayan chain from Kashmir to Sikkim, northwards their territory extends into Tibet, Central Asia in the region of stupendous rock and cliff above the tree- line some 12,000 -13,000ft (3660-3965m) above sea level.

PROJECT SNOW LEOPARD

In 2017 the global conservation status of Snow Leopards was changed from Endangered to Vulnerable, primarily as estimates exceeded the endangered threshold of 2500 mature adults. The populations appear to have stabilized yet there are still many threats across its vast range. Different International and national organizations are struggling to conserve these mysterious Snow Leopards, increasingly threatened due to loss of prey base, persecution and illegal trade.

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Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling :

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, is one of the important zoo under the administrative control of West Bengal Zoo Authority has been a part of this initiative since 1986. For ex-situ conservation breeding programme at Darjeeling, site selection was done on July 1983 with the approval from the experts Dr. Ingo Rieger and D. Walzthoeny of USA. The Site for off- display conservation breeding centre for snow leopard is the North- Western corner of Jawahar Parbat (Birch Hill) at latitude of 27 degree, longitude 88 degree East and Altitude of 6900ft.

Founder stock of snow leopard at PNHZ Park (1986- 2015)

Sl No. Name of the animal Sex International Stud book Number Acquired from 1 Kashi F 1005 Zurich 2 Vishna M 620 Helsinki 3 Persia F 697 Toledo Zoo 4 Hank M 1059 Litterock 5 Quizil M 1472 Zurich 6 Quilla F 1473 Zurich 7 Quetta F 1474 Zurich 8 Tyson M 1850 Hubstrand . Sweden 9 Neeta F 2228 Leh 10 Meeta F - Srinagar

 A total of fifty six snow leopard births have been recorded in the park.  Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in 2003 had 18 Snow leopards (9:9), one of the largest captive population, in a single zoo, in the world.  Next step was to have at least 4-5 stable captive population of snow leopards at different high altitude zoos in the country, before any release/restocking in the wild can be contemplated. In 2004, a pair each of snow leopard was sent from Darjeeling zoo to Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok, Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant High Altitude Zoo, Nainital and Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri, Shimla to start subsidiary snow leopard breeding centers in these Himalayan zoos.  The analysis done so far regarding the population management of snow leopard in the facility came up with the following recommendations: - Scientific management of the Breeding programme including development of husbandry protocols. - In order to maintain the genetic variability and to provide with larger breeding options animal exchange should be made regularly in consultation with the International Stud book keeper. Individuals > 16 years should not be considered for breeding. - Demographic and genetic analysis mandatory of captive stock. - Newer breeding facilities to be established.  Based on the recommendations

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A short term research on the “Study of Snow leopards” funded by Central Zoo Authority looked into developing ex-situ husbandry aspects particularly to look into persistent problems that existed in the breeding programme majorly cub mortality and brittle bone diseases. The research work proved to be beneficial and provided recommendations for creating appropriate facilities for breeding, cub care and their survivality. Adopting these methods the 3 cubs born in 2012 and 2014 survived. Besides this the research work helped in giving inputs during the establishment of the new breeding centre for the snow leopards where the night shelters, breeding dens, enclosures, veterinary facilities have been developed based on the recommendations of the findings. Genetic study of the captive stock was done by LaCONES, CCMB. Reports concluded that 1:1 out of the total captive stock are genetically more vibrant when compared with other samples and the two individuals can be used for conservation breeding.

Studbook analysis: Inbreeding- not advisable, Low coefficient- advisable. Demographic analysis suggested that new founders be added to the captive population and the population size be increased to at least 100 individuals with equal sex ratio in the period of next ten years. The population projection for both actual and modeled population suggest that the goal of maintaining at least 100 genetically viable and demographically stable individuals in captivity in India cannot be achieved without the addition of fresh founders and utilizing the reproduction potential of the captive population to the maximum. Based on the genetic and demographic analysis of the captive stock, 2:2 individuals usually included in the captive. Current stock of Snow leopard as on 31st May 2018.

SL.n Name Stud# Sex Birth Sire Dam Location Transponder Remarks o Date 1 Tista 2399 F 29.03.2002 1897 2228 Darjeeling 00-0611-4DB1 2 Ritu 2538 F 11.03.2004 1897 2228 Darjeeling 981098102056547 3 Yashmin 2540 F 25.05.2004 1850 1797 Darjeeling ID-00-00F6-8A38 4 Rare 2994 F 19.06.2012 2405 2538 Darjeeling 956000002158446 5 Kim 2846 F 29.05.2012 2566 2430 Nurnberg, 396800000554817 Darj 7 6 Subash 2402 M 08.07.2002 1850 1899 Darj 00-0617-C8C5 7 Lavani 2862 F 06.05.2010 2469 2274 Lepzig, Darj 968000005545293 8 Zima 2861 F 06.05.2010 2469 2274 Lepzig, Darj 968000005542846 9 Morning 3159 F 02.05.2014 2401 2862 Darj 11 Namkha 3141 M 16.06.2016 1847 2887 Mulhouse 250228730005176 Acquired Zoo, France From Dudley Zoo, London on 25.06.2016 11 Namkha 3141 M 16.06.2016 1847 2887 Mulhouse 250228730005176 Acquired Zoo, France from Mulhouse Zoo, France on 01.09.2016 12 Unidentified 3335 M 04.03.2018 3141 2861 12 Darjeeling 13 Unidentified 3336 F 04.03.2018 3141 2861 13 Darjeeling

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FUTURE WORKS: i. Regular genetic demographic and hormonal analysis of the captive stock to ensure maximum genetic variability. ii. Behavioural study in captivity. iii. Research on the health issues of the species in young, adults and old individuals. Frequent occurrence of pneumonia, brittle bone disease, what leads to the occurrence of such diseases in higher frequency in captivity? Its preventive measures etc. iv. More exchange programmes. v. Linkage of the ex-situ conservation with in-situ conservation.

11.2 RED PANDA CONSERVATION The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is critically endangered species of Himalayan region as per IUCN Red Data Book. They are also the Schedule I animal as per Wild Life Protection Act. It is an unusual member of Carnivora, occupying a highly specialized niche as a bamboo feeder like the giant panda (Alieuropoda melanoleuca). The distribution of Red Panda extends from Nepal in the west to a few provinces of China in the east. In India, red panda are found in the state of Sikkim, the Darjeeling hills of North Bengal and the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and is protected as an endangered species under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The species is also under the CITES I Appendix. Population estimated below 2500. The Flagship species, Red Panda are threatened by loss of habitat, large scale hunting, trapping and trading. Despite providing sufficient protection, more than 50% decrease in Red Panda population is observed in last 18years/ 3 generations. That may be due to the genetic isolation as a result of habitat fragmentation. Consequently, they are in danger of becoming extinct in the wild and in fact have already become extinct in certain areas.

Since the Red Panda is endangered and their population is declined, a network of zoos around the globe is undertaking a captive breeding program for future reintroduction efforts. The international studbook is currently managed at the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands. In cooperation with the International Red Panda Management Group, they coordinate the Species Survival Plan in North America, the European Endangered Species Programme in Europe, and other captive-breeding programs in Australia, India, Japan, and China. The Knoxville Zoo, Tennessee has the largest number of captive red panda births in the Western Hemisphere (101 as of August 2011). Only the Rotterdam Zoo has had more captive births worldwide.

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In India, West Bengal Zoo Authority under the Department of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal has taken up the programme for conservation breeding of Red Panda as well as re-stocking of these species in wild habitat of Singalila National Park, Darjeeling district and Neora Valley National Park in Kalimpong district. The objective of this programme is to strengthen the wild population through release of genetically, biologically and behaviourally viable zoo bred Red Panda in the wild in a scientific and planned manner which will help long term conservation of these species.

Conservation Breeding Programme of Red panda (Ailurus fulgens fulgens) at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZ Park), Darjeeling, WB, India dedicated to the conservation of endangered Himalayan fauna, took a serious view of the situation of this rare species. The Zoological Park had experience in housing and breeding of Red Pandas since 1980. A planned Conservation Breeding Project as a part of the Global Captive Breeding Master Plan was initiated in early nineties in the Zoological Park in response to the International Conservation efforts for the species.  The Planned breeding Programme at PNHZ Park, Darjeeling started in 1990 and now it is WAZA branded. The Zoological Park had one male (Basant) and three females (Amita, Chanda, Divya) all of wild origin in stock at the beginning of the Project in 1990.  The first successful planned breeding of red Panda occurred on 20.06.1994 when two cubs “Ekta” and “Friend” were born to “Basant” and “Amita”.

 Hari (d.o.b-June 30, 1993, Rotterdam), Gora (male, d.o.b-June 25, 1993, Koln) and Indira (female d.o.b.-June26, 1993, Madrid) arrived in Darjeeling on November 10, 1994 to induce new blood and to continue the planned breeding programme.  PNHZ Park in 2003 had a stable and genetically healthy population of 21 red pandas in captivity. Pair at Gangtok (Sikkim) Zoo (a subsidiary breeding center established in the region) has also started breeding.  The zoological park was in a position of realizing the ultimate objective of the project of releasing zoo bred red pandas in the wild in the Singalila national park , to begin with  Guidelines stipulated by the IUCN for re-introduction/re-stocking of captive born wild animals were followed in totality for the programme. All necessary clearances from Govt. of India and Govt. of West Bengal were obtained for the purpose.  Pre-release monitoring of the red panda population and habitat in the Gairibans area of the Singalila National Park was organized during November/December, 2002.  DNA based analysis was conducted in collaboration with Centre for cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad for taxonomic status and genetic variability studies.

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 An Intermediary release facility (50sqm) for soft release of the animals were created near Gairibans Beat office (around 8500ft) of South Singalila Range in the Singalila national Park. The construction cost was fully funded by the Central Zoo Authority, Govt. of India.  Both the animals were shifted to the intermediary release facility at Gairibans for acclimatization and kept there for 3-4 months. Though they were in the wild, they were still under the supervision and observation of some of the zoo staffs posted there. When the animals were thought to have acclimatized well to the environment, they were finally released into the wild.  Radio collars of appropriate size and weight were fitted on the animals for their post- release monitoring for at least 12 months (or till batteries of the collars were functional).  Out of the two female red pandas (Mini and Sweetie) released in 2003, sweetie gave birth to a cub in July 2004 in a hollow of an oak tree in Gairibans (SNP, Darjeeling).  In 2007 and 2008 two wild caught males were added to the captive stock including one female from Auckland zoo to increase the breeding potential.  In 2010 one captive born female was brought from Auckland Zoo, New Zealand to add variability to the existing population.  In 2012 Red Panda census was carried out in two phases the objective of the census was to -Conduct meetings and train locals for the census, Assess the population number - Assess the habitat, Further verification of the population status by genetic analysis through fecal samples, Other existing animals in the Red Panda habitat, Threat analysis, GIS Mapping of both the National Parks.  31 Red Pandas through direct sighting in both National parks. Through genetic analysis 38 in SNP (17:4:17) and 32 (12:13:7) in NVNP.  A short term research Project was also initiated from March 2012-2014 funded by Central Zoo Authority on “Study of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) in ex-situ facilities in co- relation with in-situ facilities for conservation breeding funded by Central Zoo Authority.  The genetic analysis of blood and faecal samples observed showed that captive Red Panda at PNHZP, Darjeeling are genetically vibrant and can be used selectively for Conservation breeding (CCMB) in 2013.  A collaborative work on the Red Panda Stress level-hormonal analysis with LaCONES, CCMB completed, results indicates cyclicity of all female individuals in 2013-2014.  A Research project “Study on housing, enclosure enrichment, evaluation of existing housing and enrichment practices” also funded by Central Zoo Authority conducted by Wildlife Institute of India also includes the species Red Panda.

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 New breeding facility at Topkedara for the Red Pandas.  A short term research Project was also initiated from March 2013-2015 funded by Central Zoo Authority on “Red Panda Nutrition-Towards an Integrated Aproach”.  Population Habitat Viability Analysis for Red Panda done on November 2014.  Pt. Govind Ballabh Pand High Altitude Zoo, Nainital approved as participating Zoo by Central Zoo Authority vide letter F.N.O 24-7/2007-CZA(Vol.II)(A)/3613 dated 25.9.2013.  A pair of Red Panda was transferred to Nainital Zoo on 25.11.14. The pair gave birth to two cubs in 2015, thus ensuring a captive population that shall later assist the breeding programme at Darjeeling Zoo.  One captive female added to the captive stock from Sikkim Zoo for further breeding. Current stock of Red Panda as on 31st March 2018

SL NAME STUD SEX SIRE DAM DT OF ACQ DOB TRANSPONDER NO NO BOOK NO. 1 Pokhraj 01128 M Gora Ekta Captive 18.06.01 ID-00-061-FD19 born 2 Ram 1088 M John Sheetal Captive 22.06.10 0006B82659 born 3 Janaki 1089 F John Sheetal Captive 22.06.10 0006B7428B born 4 Rigsel 0789 F Rahul Lucky 31.10.11 28.05.07 0006B7107E from Sikkim Zoo 5 Smile 12123 F Kaijalay Samridhi Captive 19.6.2012 956000002159372 born 6 Shifu 13175 M Kaijalay Risgel Captive 27.6.2013 956000002147924 born 7 Kitchi 13176 F Kaijalay Risgel Captive 27.6.2013 956000002145534 born 8 Shova 11116 F Ram Lucky 22.02.2014 07.6.2011 956000002158277 from Sikkim Zoo 9 Shine 14174 F Kaijalee sambridhi Captive 4.7.2014 0007150CC1 born 10 Balam 15117 M Kaijalee Janaki Captive 07.6.2015 00074C5ADA born 11 Prashana 15118 F Ram Shova Captive 16.6.2015 000715472D born 12 Noel 15119 M Shifu Sheetal Captive 14.7.2015 - born 13 Joel 15120 M Shifu Sheetal Captive 14.7.2015 00075046F5 born 14 Karma 10118 F Ram Lucky 23.11.2015 3.06.2010 956000002158469 from Sikkim Zoo 15 Unnamed M Balam Rigsel Captive 08.7.2017 born 16 Unnamed F Balam Rigsel Captive 08.7.2017 born 17 Unnamed F Shifu Prashana Captive 16.7.2017 born

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Ongoing Work in the Red Panda Project:  Research work being conducted on “Population & behavioural Ecology of Red Panda at Singalila national Park and Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal, India with special reference to conservation funded by West Bengal Zoo Authority.  The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata in collaboration with West Bengal Zoo Authority & Wildlife Wing of Forest Directorate have started Research study on “Population and species survival assessment of Red Panda in Singalila National Park, West Bengal: potential trajectory following re-stocking of the population under the captive breeding programme” during 2018.  A detailed study entitled ‘GIS Application in evaluation of Red Panda habitat in Singalila National Park, Darjeeling and Neora Valley National Park, Kalimpong’ has been started using satellite imaginaries by the working plan and GIS Cell of the Forest Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal in the year of 2018.

Future Work: Ex-situ:  Encourage exchange of Red panda among zoos at national and international level.  Scope to include Himalayan Nature Park, Kufri and Itanagar Zoo, Arunachal Pradesh to be participating zoos in the Red panda Conservation Breeding Programme.  Compilation of husbandry guidelines for red Panda.  Formulate Population Management Plan/Species Survival Plan.  Basic behavioural study on the captive red pandas.  Restocking of captive red pandas.  Take up advance studies with the research organizations – Genetic studies/Germplasm banking/disease screening/hormonal and behavioural studies.  Better awareness and knowledge dissemination.  Organizing Second Red Panda GSMP’ meeting.  Opportunities for Zoo/Wildlife Veterinarians, Biologists, Technicians, Animal Supervisors and Zoo Keepers. In-situ:  Zoos and other organization routinely conduct surveys of one or more PA’s (population/genetics).  Intensive management of protected areas – SNP and NVNP.  Routine threat assessment.

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Facilities having wild animals in captivity and functioning as Conservation Breeding Centres in West Bengal are working successfully.

1. Dowhill Conservation Breeding Center (high altitude herbivores & Pheasants), Kurseong. 2. Vultures Conservation Breeding Centre, Rajabhatkhawa (Buxa Tiger Reserve). 3. Sundarban Crocodilian Species Conservation Breeding Centre, Bhagabatpur (Sundarban Biosphere Reserve). 4. Batagur Baska in Sajnekhali & other islands of Sundarban Tiger Reserve. 5. Pheasants at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling & Topkedara 6. Himalayan Goral at Dowhill in Kurseong. 7. Himalayan Newt at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling 8. Fishing Cat in Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata 9. Thamin at Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata

12. TRAINING PROGRAMME CONDUCTED DURING 2017-2018

Training programme was conducted by Zoological Garden, Alipore during the period as follows:-

Sl Name of the Venue Name and designation of the Date no Programme Zoo personnel

1. Training for Zoological Veterinary Officers, Field Staff 29th to 30th May,2017 Tranquilisation Garden Alipore of Zoos in West Bengal

2. Workshop on Zoological Director, Ex-officio Director, 30th to 31st January, Enrichment of Garden Alipore other officers, Veterinary 2018 Animal Enclosures Officers, Zoo Biologist & other staff of different Zoos

Zoo Interns: Following are the Zoo Interns for the year 2017-2018 at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

Sl Name of the School/ Country Duration of Area of Work No. Intern College/University/O Internship ther Institution 1 Mr. Khan Aamir MSc, ( Wildlife India 19.05.2017- Drivers of Sohel Zafarullah Biology), A.V.C college 21.07.2017 Physiological stress (Autonomous), Tamil and Behavioral Nadu Diversity among Captive Red pandas in North Eastern India 2 Miss Corinne BSc, Agricultural Canada 07.12.2017- Factors affecting the Waheed Environmental 19.12.2017 captive breeding Science, McGill success rates of the University, Canada Red panda and Snow leopard at PNHZP.

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3 Mr. Rounak 1st year B.Sc. India February Study of soil micro Lama (Microbiology), St. 2017, flora at Padmaja Naidu Joshep’s College, October Himalayan Zoological Darjeeling 2017, Park, Dowhill and November Topkeydara. 2017 4 Mr Akash Thapa 3rd year B.Sc. India February Study of soil micro (Microbiology), St. 2017, flora at Padmaja Naidu Joshep’s College, October Himalayan Zoological Darjeeling 2017, Park, Dowhill and November Topkeydara. 2017 5 Ms. Avantika MSc, Zoology, India 15.01.2018- A short term study on Thapa Government College 27.03.2018 the population and richness of Birds at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. N.B.: The Park provided them with all the necessary assistance required by them including a certificate for their service to the Park.

13. AWARNESS PROGRAMMES ORGANISED DURING 2017-18

Zoological Garden, Alipore:

During this period the Zoological Garden, Alipore organized a no. of awareness programmes like International Tiger Day on 29th July, 2017, World Elephant Day on 12th August, 2017, World Rhino Day, on 24th September, 2018, Zoo Festival on 14th to 18th November, 2017 within the zoo premises involving more than 250 school and colleges. More than 1250 students participated in these programmes. Apart from that Short Training of DVM Intern Students from Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh comprising fifty six intern students along with Veterinary doctors of Alipore Zoo were held in this zoo from 28.11.2017 to 30.11.2017.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling:

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling organized International Day for Biodiversity on 22nd May, 2017, World Environment Day on 5th June, 2017, Observing Child Rights Week in association with the district Child Protection Unit, Darjeeling from 14th November to 20th November, 2017, Children’s Day on 13th November, 2017, Celebration of World Wildlife Day on 3rd March, 2018.

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Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali:

The Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali organized Tiger Day Celebration programme on 29.07.2017. Bardhaman Zoological Park, Bardhaman: The Bardhaman Zoological Park, Bardhaman observed Wildlife Day on 28th December, 2017 with sit & draw competition of school children. Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram: The Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram observed world environment day by cleaning zoo premises and Banmahotsav by planting 100 fruit tree seedlings. Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Coochbehar The Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Coochbehar observed World Environment Day, Awareness Programme organized for school children. Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia: The Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June, 2017 with the theme “Connecting people on Nature”, Wildlife Film Festival on 17th December, 2017 through screening of wildlife films for children. Training cum workshop on Conductory Elephant Census was also conducted to import knowledge of population dynamics and animal morphology to the staff.

14. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED DURING 2017-2018

Following research programmes were conducted during the period under report.

1) The Report Project titled "Study of Soil Micro-Flora and Micro-Fauna of the Enclosure of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Dowhill and Topkeydara" submitted. The said Research work has been completed for the display area of the Park. The work is continued in the three Breeding Centres under Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

2) Project of North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri on free living Flora and Fauna in Phase 1 completed and Report submitted. The Project in 2nd year has started and the data compilation is going on including photographs.

3) "Studies on Population and Behavioural Ecology of Red Panda in Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal with special reference to conservation" has started after the approval by the Governing Board.

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4) Collection of scat (faeces) samples of Giraffe at Zoological Garden, Alipore for DNA Barcoding at Molecular Biodiversity Research Division Lab, Government Arts College , Ooty has started and one report has been submitted by Principal Investigator.

5) "Analysis of treatment provided & mortality of animals in Zoos under West Bengal Zoo Authority in the last 10 years" has been compiled and the analysis part is in progress.

6) Project on "Routine Diagnosis of Zoonotic Diseases of Zoo Animals by using Conventional and Commercial Rapid Kit based Approaches” at Zoological Garden Alipore has started & is in progress.

7) Study on discontinuation of visit of Migratory Birds in the Lake in Zoological Garden, Alipore has been completed and one presentation will be made on 14th September, 2018.

8) Status Survey of Himalayan Goral (Nemorhaedus goral) at Singalila National Park, Neora Valley National Park, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary and Kurseong Division. The programme initiated from June, 2017 and the project is ongoing.

9) “Marking fluid” (MF) and urine samples of mammals of Felidae family of captive Indian Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Black Leopard, Common Leopard, Snow Leopard, Leopard cat from PNHZ Park, Darjeeling. . The programme initiated from April , 2017 and the project is ongoing.

15. EXCHANGE OF ANIMALS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED (2017-2018)

1. Zoological Garden, Alipore

A. Animals arriving in the Zoo H.NO. Species Number From which Zoo Date of (M:F) arrival of Zoo Mouse Deer 3:3:0=6 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Asiatic Lion 1:1:0=2 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Jaguar 1:1:0=2 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Eastern Grey 2:2:0=4 Kanazawa Zoological Park, 25.10.2017 Kangaroo Yokohamaha, Japan

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Mouse Deer 3:3:0=6 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Asiatic Lion 1:1:0=2 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Jaguar 1:1:0=2 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Hyderabad Eastern Grey 2:2:0=4 Kanazawa Zoological Park, 25.10.2017 Kangaroo Yokohamaha, Japan

B. Animals going from the Zoo H.NO. Species Number Going to which Zoo Date of (M:F) deposition from the Zoo Salt water 1:1:0=2 Nehru Zoological Park, 30.10.2017 Crocodile Hyderabad Grey Parrot 0:0:6=6 NBWAP(Bengal Safari) 15.05.2017 White 0:0:2=2 NBWAP(Bengal Safari) 15.05.2017 Peafowl Goffin’s 0:0:4=4 NBWAP(Bengal Safari) 15.05.2017 Cockatoo Cocktail 0:0:20=20 NBWAP(Bengal Safari) 15.05.2017 (Grey) Peafowl 1:1:0=2 Burdwan Zoological Park, 15.03.2018 Burdwan

2. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

A. Animals arriving in the Zoo

H.NO. Species Number From which Zoo Date of arrival (M:F) in the zoo 1 Jungle Cat 1:1 Sanjay Gandhi 21.03.2018 (Felis chaus) Biological Park, Patna.

2 Sambar Deer 1 (M) North Bengal Wild 23.03.2018 (Rusa unicolor) Animal Park, Siliguri.

B. Animals going from the zoo

H.NO. Species Number Going to which Zoo Date of (M:F) deposition from the zoo 1 Asiatic Black 1:1 North Bengal Wild 24.10.2017 Bear(Ursus thibetanus) Animal Park, Siliguri. 2 Kaleej Pheasant 1 (M) Sanjay Gandhi 13.12.2017 (Lophura leucomelana) Biological Park, Patna.

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3 Red Jungle Fowl 1 (M) Sanjay Gandhi 13.12.2017 (Gallus gallus) Biological Park, Patna.

4 Golden Pheasant 3:3 Sanjay Gandhi 13.12.2017 (Chrysolophus) Biological Park, Patna.

3. North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri

Date Name of the Animals Sex Ratio Acquired from 05.02.2018 Spotted Deer 16:27:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 05.01.2018 Fishing Cat 1:0:0 Wild Animals Rescue & Transit Facility Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata 13.12.2017 Fishing Cat 0:1:0 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling 27.11.2017 Spotted Deer 10:12:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 24.11.2017 Spotted Deer 8:11:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 24.11.2017 Royal Bengal Tiger 1:0:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 23.11.2017 Spotted Deer 6:14:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 23.11.2017 Hog Deer 2:3:0 Tata Steel Zoological Soceity, Tatanagar 22.11.2017 Sambar Deer 3:6:0 National Zoological Park, New Delhi 24.10.2017 Asiatic Black Bear 1:1:0 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling 21.09.2017 Elephant 0:1:0 Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary 18.09.2017 Elephant 0:1:0 Buxa Tiger Reserve White Peafowl 3:1:0 Salmon Crested 0:0:4 15.09.2017 Zoological Garden, Alipore Cockatoo African Grey Parrot 0:0:6 08.09.2017 Asian Palm Civet 4:2:4 Wild Animals Rescue & Transit Facility Hill Mayna 1:1:0 Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata Rose Ring Parakeet 0:0:20 Gangetic Soft Shelled 0:0:4 Baikunthapur Wildlife Division Turtle 31.07.2017 Gharial 0:0:3 Belacoba Wildlife Division 28.05.2017 Wild Boar 0:2:0 Kurseong Wildlife Division 10.05.2017 Indian Black Pond 0:0:50 Wild Animals Rescue & Transit Facility Turtle Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata 04.05.2017 Lesser Adjutant Stork 0:1:0 Sukna Wildlife Division Rose Ringed Parakeet 0:0:20 Lesser Adjutant Stork 1:0:0 Indian Peafowl 3:0:0 Scarlet Macaw 0:0:1 13.04.2017 Blue & Gold Macaw 0:0:7 Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary African Grey Parrot 0:0:7 Sulphur Crested 0:0:7 Cockatoo White Cockatoo 0:0:2

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4. Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram

A. Animals arriving in the Zoo SL H.NO. Species Number (M: F) From which Zoo Date of arrival No. in the zoo 1 Langur 1:0 Range office Chandra 03.05.2017 Midnapur Division 2 Spotted Deer 1:0 Nayabasat Range 14.05.2017 Midnapur Division 3 Rose Ring undetected Hizli Range, KGP Divn. 07.06.2017 Prakeet 4 Mono Cled undetected Hizli Range, KGP Divn. 17.06.2017 Cobra 5 Monkey 1:0 Hizli Range, KGP Divn. 06.07.2017 6 Leopard 1:0 R.O-Ecotourism 08.10.2017 (Sohel) Madari-Hut 7 Elephant 1:0 Bhadutola Range 24.10.2017 Calf(Kartick) Midnapur Division 8 Jungle Cat undetected PurbaMidnapur Division 16.11.2017 (Cub) 9 Sambar Deer 1:0 Tata Steel Zoological 04.02.2018 10 Sambar Deer undetected Park, Jamshedpur 11 Spotted Deer 1:0 Lalgarh Range 23.02.2018 Midnapur Division

B Animals going from the zoo H.NO. Species Number (M:F) Going to which Zoo Date of deposition from the zoo 1 Emu Bird Undetected Transfer to Burdwan 12.03.2018 Zoological Park 2 Indian Wolf 1:1 Alipore Zoological 15-03-2018 Garden

5. Adina Deer Park, Malda

A. Animals arriving in the Zoo SL H.NO. Species Number (M: F) From which Zoo Date of arrival No. in the zoo Nil

B Animals going from the zoo H.NO. Species Number (M:F) Going to which Zoo Date of deposition from the zoo Nilgai Feamle Zoological Garden, 30.10.2017 Alipore

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16. TRANSLOCATION OF SPOTTED DEER DURING 2017-2018:

Date of Sl. No Ratio (M:F:U) Total From To Translocation Ramnabagan Wildlife Buxa Tiger 1 16.02.2018 11:13:0 24 Sanctuary Reserve Ramnabagan Wildlife Buxa Tiger 2 17.02.2018 17:29:0 46 Sanctuary Reserve Ramnabagan Wildlife Buxa Tiger 3 18.02.2018 31:53:0 84 Sanctuary Reserve Harinalaya Deer Park, 4 17.01.2018 8:13:0 21 New Town Harinalaya Deer Park, 5 20.01.2018 6:6:13 25 New Town Boney Camp & Harinalaya Deer Park Jambu Dwip 6 31.01.2018 12:0:2 14 New Town Harinalaya Deer Park, 7 02.02.2018 11:12:18 40 New Town Adina Deer Park, 8 03.01.2018 07.14.0 21 Rajabhatkhawa Malda

17. NUMBER OF ANIMALS HOUSED AT DIFFERENT ZOOS UNDER WBZA AS ON 31.03.2017:

Sl. Total Name of the Zoo Mammal Bird Reptile Amphibia no 1 Zoological Garden, Alipore 169 542 149 - 860 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological 2 127 184 6 29 346 Park,Darjeeling Junglemahal Zoological Garden, 3 184 66 151 - 401 Jhargram Bardhaman Zoological Park, 4 181 15 25 - 221 Bardhaman 5 Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Cooch Behar 40 3 13 - 56 6 Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia 59 5 1 - 65 7 Garchumuk Deer Park, Howrah 80 63 378 - 521 8 Adina Deer Park, Malda 51 - - - 51 North Bengal Wild Animals Park, 9 434 99 50 - 583 Siliguri South Khairbari Rescue Centre, 10 9 - - - 9 Alipurduar Sundarban Wild Animals Park, 11 1 - 10 - 11 Jharkhali 12 Harinalaya Deer Park New Town 18 - - - 18 Gross Total: 1353 977 783 29 3142

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Details of all the animals housed in all the zoos under West Bengal Zoo Authority including birth, death, acquisition and disposal as on 31.03.2018 is provided in Annexure- II

17.1 FOLLOWINGS ARE THE RECORD OF BIRTH AND DEATH OF ANIMALS IN DIFFERENT ZOOS UNDER WBZA DURING THE YEAR 2017-2018: A. Birth record :

Sl. Sex Name of the zoo Name of the animal Quantity No. M F U 1 Zoological Garden a. Painted Stork - - 4 4 Alipore b. Barking Deer - - 7 7 c. Spotted Deer 4 2 0 6 d. Common Marmoset 0 0 4 4 e. Bengal Porcupine 0 0 2 2 f. Zebra 1 0 0 1 2 P N H Zoological a. Snow Leopard - - 2 2 Park Darjeeling b. Blue Sheep 1 0 1 2 c. Red Panda 0 0 3 3 d. Thar Himalayan 0 1 1 2 e. Wolf Tibetan 0 0 4 4 f. Barking Deer 1 0 1 2 g. Goral 1 1 1 3 h. Pheasant Cheer - 3 3 i. Pheasant Nepal Kalij - - 2 2 j. Tragopan Temminick's - - 2 2 3 North Bengal a. Red Jungle Fowl 0 0 4 4 Wild Animals b. Barking Deer 0 0 4 4 Park, Siliguri c. Spotted Deer 8 16 46 66 d. Sambar 0 0 1 1 e. Pig Wild- Wild Boar 0 0 5 5 4 Junglemahal a. Barking Deer 0 1 0 1 Zoological Park, b. Nilgai 1 3 0 4 Jhargram 5 Bardhaman a. Spotted Deer 17 20 0 37 Zoological Park, b. Indian Star Tortoise 1 0 0 1 Bardhaman c. Common Box Turtle 0 3 0 3 6 Garhchumuk Deer a. Spotted Deer - - 14 14 Park Howrah 7 Surulia Mini Zoo, 0 0 3 3 i. Spotted Deer Purulia 8 Rasikbeel Mini 3 4 4 11 ii. Spotted Deer Zoo, Coochbehar 9 Adina Deer Park, 0 0 16 16 i. Spotted Deer Malda 10 Harinalaya Deer i. Spotted Deer 0 0 38 38 Park, New Town ii. Barking Deer 0 0 3 3

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B. Death record. 1) Zoological Garden, Alipore

Sl. Animal Name(with Scientific Name Sex Date of Reason of Death as No individual identification Death per the post-mortem mark, if any) report MAMMALS 1. Black Buck Antilope cervicapra M 13.4.2017 Cardiac myopathy 2. Indian Lion(Hybrid) F 24.5.2017 Multi-organ failure due to senility 3. Swamp Deer Cervus duvauceli M 6.7.2017 Traumatic shock 4. Barking Deer Miuntiacus muntjack M 2.8.2017 Infighting injuries 5. Black Buck Antilope cervicapra F 1.9.2017 Traumatic shock 6. White Tiger Panthera tigris tigris F 3.9.2017 Senility 7. Swamp Deer Cervus duvauceli M 16.9.2017 Senility 8. Himalayan Black Bear Ursus thibetanus F 25.9.2017 Senility 9. Black Buck Antilope cervicapra F 8.10.2017 Traumatic shock 10. Black Buck Antilope cervicapra F 9.10.2017 Ruminal impaction with foreign materials 11. Sambar Deer Cervus unicolor F 22.10.2017 Senility 12. Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis F 3.11.2017 Sudden felt down in transportation cage Cardiac failure 13. Four horned Antelope Tetracerus quadricornis F 12.11.2017 Traumatic shock 14. Black Buck Antilope cervicapra M 12.11.2017 Toxaemia 15. Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris tigris M 17.11.2017 Senility 16. Spotted Deer Axis axis M 21.11.2017 Dislocation of atlanto- occipital joint due to infighting injury 17. Barking Deer Miuntiacus muntjack M 2.12.2017 Dislocation of atlanto- occipital joint due to infighting injury 18. Mouse Deer Moschiola meminna F 19.12.2017 Traumatic shock 19. Porcupine Hystrix indica M 13.1.2018 Traumatic shock due to infighting injuries 20. Barking Deer Miuntiacus muntjack M 18.1.2018 Respiratory failure as a result of emphysema 21. Barking Deer Miuntiacus muntjack F 30.1.2018 Traumatic shock due to infighting injuries 22. Spotted Deer Axis axis M 12.3.2018 Cardio respiratory failure 23. Brow-antlered Deer Cervus eldi eldi F 18.3.2018 Coma due to self- inflicted injury in head BIRDS 1. Finch Taeniopygia guttata M 8.4.2017 Traumatic shock due to infighting injuries. 2. Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelana F 7.5.2017 Traumatic shock due to infighting injuries 3. Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelana F 11.5.2017 Hepatic disorder

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2) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

Mammals Date Animal Sex No. Cause of Death 25.04.2017 Himalayan Wolf F 1 Death may be due to old age and multi organ failure. 05.05.2017 Markhor M (faun) 1 Death may be due to ill nursing. 24.07.2017 Himalayan Wolf F 1 Death may be due to prolonged treatment for convulsion caused by epilepsy. 21.08.2017 Royal Bengal F 1 Death may be due to Tiger old age and multi organ failure. 10.11.2017 Royal Bengal F 1 Death may be due to Tiger old age and multi organ failure. 01.10.2017 Red Panda M 1 Death may be due to old age and multi organ failure. 04.02.2018 Sambar Deer M 1 Acute gastritis 28.03.2018 Barking Deer F 1 Death may be due to injury in the thoracic region and abdominal region, internal breeding observed. Total 8 Pheasants 08.04.2017 Cockatiel U 1 Hypothermia 12.04.2017 Cockatiel U 1 Hypothermia 16.04.2017 Rose breasted M 1 Hypothermia Cockatoo 30.04.2017 Kalij Pheasant M 1 Death may be due to infighting, injury marks both in the head and thoracic region. 01.05.2017 Kalij Pheasant M 1 Death may be due to infighting, injury marks both in the head and thoracic region. 03.05.2017 Temminck's F 1 Egg bound condition. Tragopan 16.05.2017 Red Jungle Fowl U 1 Death may be due to injury in the head and eye region. 20.05.2017 Kalij Pheasant F 1 Death may be due to infighting as evident by injury marks in the head. 06.06.2017 Kalij Pheasant U 1 Predated

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22.06.2017 Cockatiel U 1 Hypothermia 10.07.2017 Kalij Pheasant F 1 Death may be due to infighting 16.07.2017 Reeve's Pheasant M 1 Accident death (dashing) 09.10.2017 Parakeet Rose F 1 Death may be due to Ringed old age and multi organ failure. 03.10.2017 Himalayan Monal F 1 Death may be due to injury in the head. Clotting in the brain region found. 08.11.2017 Temminck's M 1 Accidental death Tragopan 01.12.2017 Silver Pheasant F 1 Enteritis 02.02.2018 Golden Pheasant F 1 Death may be due to fatty liver condition and fat deposition covering mostly all the vital organs. 26.02.2018 Red Jungle Fowl U 1 Predated 02.03.2018 Red Jungle Fowl U 1 Predated 02.03.2018 Red Jungle Fowl U 1 Predated 05.03.2018 Red Jungle Fowl U 1 Predated Total 21 Reptiles 14.04.2017 Star Tortoise F 1 Hypothermia

14.06.2017 Star Tortoise M 1 Hypothermia 2

3) North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri

S. No. Animal Name Sex Date of Death Reason of Death 1 Spotted Deer M 21.03.2018 Due to Pulpy Kidney Disease

2 Spotted Deer M 21.03.2018 Due to Pulpy Kidney Disease

3 Spotted Deer F 20.03.2018 Due to Pulpy Kidney Disease

4 Spotted Deer F 20.03.2018 Due to Pulpy Kidney Disease

5 Spotted Deer F 20.03.2018 Due to Pulpy Kidney Disease

6 Spotted Deer M 14.03.2018 Due to Multiorgan Failure

7 Spotted Deer M 01.03.2018 Due to Haemorrhagic Enteritis

8 Spotted Deer M 21.02.2018 Due to Starvation

9 Spotted Deer F 05.02.2018 Due to capture Myopathy

10 Sambar F 23.01.2018 Due to Pneumonia

11 Spotted Deer F 13.01.2018 Due to Catarrhal Enteritis

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12 Asian Palm Civet M 11.01.2018 Due to Pneumonia

13 Spotted Deer F 10.01.2018 Due to Anaemia

14 Spotted Deer M 08.01.2018 Due to Pleurisy

15 Spotted Deer M 07.01.2018 Due to Urolithiasis

16 Spotted Deer M 07.01.2018 Due to Acute Tympanitis

17 Spotted Deer F 06.01.2018 Due to Anaemia

18 Golden Pheasant M 05.01.2018 Due to Haemorrhagic Anaemia

19 Silver Pheasant F 03.01.2018 Due to Salpingitis

20 Golden Pheasant F 03.01.2018 Due to Retention of Yolk

21 African Grey Parrot U 01.01.2018 Due to Respiratory Failure

22 Spotted Deer F 29.12.2017 Due to Respiratory Failure

23 Hog Deer M 12.12.2017 Due to Heart Failure

24 Spotted Deer F 05.12.2017 Due to Heart Failure

25 Spotted Deer F 04.12.2017 Due to Haemorrhagic Shock

26 Spotted Deer F 04.12.2017 Due to Captive Myopathy

27 Spotted Deer M 02.12.2017 Due to Transit Tetany

28 Spotted Deer F 02.12.2017 due to Pregnancy Toxaemia

29 Sambar F 02.12.2017 Due to Hepatitis

30 Spotted Deer M 19.11.2017 Due to Haemorrhagic Shock

31 Red Junglefowl U 14.11.2017 Due to Respiratory Failure

32 Spotted Deer M 07.11.2017 Due to Haemorrhagic Shock

33 Red Junglefowl U 02.11.2017 Due to Respiratory Failure

34 Asian Palm Civet F 01.11.2017 Due to Haemorrhagic Enteritis

35 Red Junglefowl U 25.10.2017 Due to Respiratory Failure

36 Asian Palm Civet M 23.10.2017 Due to Haemorrhagic Shock

37 Spotted Deer M 18.10.2017 Due to Hepatitis

38 Asian Palm Civet U 15.10.2017 Due to Infectious Anaemia

39 Asian Palm Civet M 15.10.2017 Due to Infectious Anaemia

40 Asian Palm Civet M 23.05.2017 Due to Infectious Anaemia

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4) Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram

Sl. Animal Name (with Scientific Name Sex Date of Reason of Death as per No individual Death the Post-mortem report identification mark, if any) 1 Parakeet Psittaculakrameri Undetected 14.04.2017 Cardiac failure 2 Budgerigar Melopsittacus Undulatus Undetected 3 Spotted Deer Axis axis (Erxleben1777) Male 17.04.2017 Heart failure 4 Languor Semnopithecus entellus Female 02.05.2017 Multi organ failure Dufresne, 1797 5 Peacock Pavocristatus Female 19.05.2017 Cardiac failure 6 Spotted Deer Axis axis (Erxleben1777) Male 25.05.2017 Cardiac failure 7 Fishing cat Prionailurusviverrinus Female 24.06.2017 Cardiac failure (Bennett, 1833) 8 Spotted Deer Axis axis (Erxleben1777) Male 05.07.2017 Cardiac failure 9 Peacock Pavocristatus Male 19.07.2017 Cardiac failure 10 Nilgai Boselaphustragucamelus Male 22.10.2017 Cardiac failure (Pallas 1766) 11 Nilgai Boselaphustragucamelus Female 25.10.2017 Multi organ failure (Pallas 1766) 12 Elephant Calf Elphasmaximusindicus Male 13.11.2017 Cardiac& Respiratory failure 13 Fishing cat Prionailurusviverrinus Male 15.11.2017 Cardiac& Respiratory (Bennett, 1833) failure 14 Peacock Pavocristatus Female 17.11.2017 Respiratory Failure 15 Jungle Cat (cub) FelisChausSchreber, Female 28.11.2017 Cardiovascular Failure 1777 16 Jungle Cat (cub) FelisChausSchreber Female 01.12.2017 Cardiovascular Failure 17 Jungle Cat (cub) FelisChausSchreber Female 03.12.2017 Cardiovascular Failure 18 Indian Python Python molorus U/D 09.12.2017 Anemia (Linnaeus, 1758) 19 Nilgai Boselaphustragucamelus Female 17.12.2017 Cardiovascular Failure (Pallas 1766) 20 Indian Python Python molorus Female 24.01.2018 Respiratory Failure (Linnaeus, 1758) 21 Spotted Deer Axis axis (Erxleben1777) Female 31.01.2018 Adequate renal Failure 22 EMU Bird Dromaiusnovachollandiac U/D 20.02.2018 Hypovolemic Shock resulting Fracture. 23 Spotted Deer Axis axis (Erxleben1777) Male 24.02.2018 Internal Haemorrhage Injury

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5) Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Coochbehar

Sl.N Animal Name (with Scientific Name Sex Date of Reason of Death as per o individual identification Death the Post-mortem report mark, if any) 1 Jungle Fowl Gallus gallus F 01.01.2018 May be due to Cardio respiratory failure 2 Spotted Deer Axis axis M-1 13.08.2017 May be due to Cardio F-5 respiratory failure resulting from anoxia caused by drowing 3 Common Peafowl Pavo cristatus F-1 06.08.2017 May be due to Cardio failure leading to multiorgan failure followed by death

6) Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia

Animal Name (with Reason of Death as individual Scientific Name Sex Sl.No Date of Death per the Post-mortem identification mark, if report any) 1 Common Languor Semnopithecus M 27.10.17 Debility & Entellus Bronchopneumonia 2 Spotted Deer AxisAxis M 22.12.17 Haemorrhage shock due to deep penetrating wound 3 Spotted Deer AxisAxis 13.02.18 Right side heart F failure due to aging 4 Spotted Deer AxisAxis F 9.03.18 Heart Failure 5 Common Languor Semnopithecus Pneumonia & Entellus F 4.04.18 gastritis due to selenity 6 Peahen PavoCristatus 4.04.18 Cardiac failure due to F extreme hot weather and old age

7) Adina Deer Park, Malda

Animal Name (with Scientific Name Reason of Death as per Sl.No individual identification Sex Date of Death the Post-mortem report mark, if any) 1 Nilgai Boselaphus F 18.08.2017 Cardiorespiratory Tragocamel Us (pallas failure 1766) 2 Nilgai Boselaphus M 30.10.2017 Cardiorespiratory Tragocamel Us (pallas failure 1766)

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18. ANNUAL VISITOR’S STATEMENT – ZOO WISE

During the financial year 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 visitor’s statement are given as follow:-

Sl. Name of the Zoo 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 No

1 Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata 29,72,455 30,93,290 34,12,446 35,41,978

2 Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological 5,51,818 5,41,379 4,98,789 3,76,397 Park, Darjeeling

3 North Bengal Wild Animals Park, - 82,523 1,42,259 2,72,250 Siliguri

4 Sundarban Wild Animals Park, - - 1,29,200 1,40,700 Sundarban

5 Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram 95,227 1,05,722 1,29,406 1,61,472

6 Bardhaman Zoological Park, 1,14,610 1,10,068 1,02,798 1,00,199 Bardhaman

7 Garchumuk Deer Park, Howrah 3,94,725 1,57,908 1,70,304 1,97,635

8 Surulia Mini Zoo, Purulia 24,560 23,212 30,635 39,737

9 Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, Cooch Behar 81,465 90,000 1,05,152 1,22,990

10 Adina Deer Park, Maldah 62,600 42,105 75,120 90,808

11 Harinalaya Deer Park, New Town - - - 8,597

Total No. 42,97,460 42,46,206 48,96,797 50,00,449

19. WEEKLY HOLIDAY AND ENTRY FEES OF DIFFERENT ZOOS UNDER WBZA

Name of the Zoo Weekly Timing Approved Enhanced Rate holiday Weekdays with effect Saturday, Sunday & from 01.10.2016 Govt. Holidays with effect from 01.10.2016 Adult Minor Adult Minor Zoological Garden, Thursday 9.30 am Rs.25.00 Rs.10.00 Rs.30.00 Rs.10.00 Alipore to 5.00pm Padmaja Naidu Thursday 9.30 am Rs.25.00 Rs.10.00 Rs.30.00 Rs.10.00 Himalayan to Zoological Park, 5.00pm Darjeeling

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North Bengal Wild Monday 9.30 am Rs.25.00 Rs.10.00 Rs.30.00 Rs.10.00 Animals Park, to Siliguri 5.00pm Junglemahal Tuesday 9.30 am Rs.15.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.20.00 Rs.5.00 Zoological Park, to Jhargram 5.00pm Bardhaman Thursday 9.30 am Rs.10.00 Rs.2.00 Rs.15.00 Rs.5.00 Zoological Park, to Bardhaman 5.00pm Surulia Mini Zoo, Thursday 10 am to Rs.10.00 Rs.2.00 Rs.15.00 Rs.5.00 Purulia 5.00pm Rasikbeel Mini Zoo, - 9.30 am Rs.15.00 Rs. 5.00 Rs.20.00 Rs.5.00 Coochbehar to 5.00pm Garchumuk Deer Thursday 10 am to Rs.10.00 Rs.5.00 Rs.15.00 Rs.5.00 Park, Howrah 5.00pm Adina Deer Park, Thursday 10 am to Rs.10.00 Rs.3.00 Rs.15.00 Rs.5.00 Malda 5.00pm South Khairbari Off display - - - Off display Rescue Centre, Alipurduar Sundarban Wild Thursday - - - Not open Animals Park, for public Sundarban

20. INAUGURATION OF PROJECT:

1. Sri. Binay Krishna Barman, Honb’le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Peafowl Enclosure, Exotic Birds Enclosure and Mixed Flying Bird Enclosure at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 3rd May, 2017 at Siliguri. 2. Sri. Gautam Deb, Honb’le MIC., Dept. of Tourism And Sri. Binay Krishna Barman, Honb’le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Elephant Ride, White Peafowl Enclosure & Souvenir Shop at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 25th September, 2017 at Siliguri. 3. For growing awareness for nature & wildlife conservation Zoological Garden, Alipore was organised Zoo Festival from 14th November to 18th November, 2017 at zoo premises. It aimed towards spot lighting emerging talents creating a joyful learning experience & nurturing the creativity of young minds through various competitions for school & college students.

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4. The new enclosures for the Jaguar, Leopard, Kangaroo, Mouse Deer & Lion at Zoological Garden, Alipore were inaugurated for the visitors by Janab Firhad Hakim, Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Urban Developments Municipal Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal and Shri Binay Krishna Barman, Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Forests, Govt. of West Bengal on 14th December, 2017 5. Four Fountains at Zoological Garden, Alipore were inaugurated by Shri Chandan Sinha, I. A. S, Principal Secretary, Forests, Govt. of West Bengal Shri Narendra Kumar Pandey, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (HoFF), West Bengal on 14th December, 2017 6. Mamata Banerjee, Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated Boundary Fencing & Boundary Wall at Junglamahal Zoological Park, Jhargram on 11th October, 2017 7. Bear Safari & Fishing Cat Enclosure at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri were inaugurated by Hon'ble MIC, Forests & MIC, Tourism, West Bengal on 11th January,2018 at 4 p.m. 8. Mamata Banerjee, Hon’ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated Administrative Building, Veterinary Hospital, Leopard Enclosure, Rescue Center for Monkey & Langur Enclosure, Fishing Cat Enclosure and Pheasantry for 2 units at Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram on 15th february, 2018

21. DEVELOPMENT WORKS IN DIFFERENT ZOOS

1. Zoological Garden, Alipore

a. Construction of Exit Gate

2. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling

a. Construction of Ladies Toilet b. Construction of Gents Toilet c. Boundary Wall along the Lebong Cart Road below Staff Quarter d. Chick rearing house near Indigenous Pheasantry

3. North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri

e. Construction of Enclosures for Gharial f. Construction of Enclosures for Mugger g. Construction of Cement Concrete Road h. Construction of Cement Pavement Blocks i. Construction of Bridge

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j. Construction of building of Nature Interpretation Centre with Amphitheatre & Exhibition Halls (Civil Works) k. Development of Children Park l. Construction of wall separating Administration Block and Park Area m. Construction of Watch Tower for Tourists for Elephant Ride n. Development of Medicinal Plant Garden o. Landscaping of the Park Area and Development of Bonsai Garden p. Construction of Tensile Fabric Structures for Carshed, Busbay & other Sheds for Visitors q. Signages and Hoardings for Awareness of Tourists r. Construction of Lesser Cat Enclosure (5 Nos.) s. Construction of Bird Aviary (6 Nos.)

4. Bardhaman Zoological Park, Bardhaman

a. Construction of Treatment Room b. Construction of Store Cum Kitchen c. Renovation of NIC Building (Civil Work)

5. Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali

a. Construction Boundary Wall b. Bricks Pavement for Service Path

6. Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram

a. Construction of Store Cum Kitchen b. Construction of NIC / Reception (Civil works) 7. Surulia Mini Zoo , Purulia

a. Construction of Treatment Room

8. Garchumuk Deer Park, Howrah

a. Construction of Treatment Room

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22. REVENUE COLLECTION DURING LAST FIVE YEARS

Sl. Name of the 2013 - 14 2014 - 15 2015 - 16 2016 - 17 2017-2018 No. Zoos Bardhaman 1 Zoological Park, 4,24,000 5,60,300 5,51,000 8,91,885 12,62,025.00 Bardhaman

Junglemahal 2 Zoological Park, 7,01,680 8,82,270 11,66,850 18,06,440 25,60,695.00 Jhargram

Rasikbeel Mini 3 7,38,650 8,14,650 8,13,950 13,24,087 16,67,897.00 Zoo, Coochbehar

Surulia Mini Zoo, 4 1,54,591 1,09,332 1,13,778 2,88,581 4,60,736.00 Purulia

South Khairbari 5 Mini Zoo, Alipurduar 34,06,571 2,44,500 - - - Kunjanagar Eco Park

Adina Deer Park, 6 5,03,167 5,39,000 5,29,660 7,76,600 9,46,403.00 Malda

Garchumuk Deer 7 - - - - 72,621.00 Park, Howrah

Harinalaya (Deer 8 - - - - 2,57,910.00 Park), New Town

NBWAP ( Bengal 9 - 44,000 2,29,105 70,24,015 1,90,35,542.00 Safari), Siliguri

PNHZP - 10 - 52,20,810 1,86,66,822 1,85,40,381 1,55,20,055.00 Darjeeling

Zoological 11 - 6,93,36,926 8,10,50,327 9,93,67,792 10,04,42,181.00 Garden, Alipore Grand Total: 59,28,659 7,77,51,788 10,31,21,492 13,00,19,781 14,22,26,065.00

23. ACCOUNTS & AUDITS

The final Audit of the Accounts of the West Bengal Zoo Authority has been conducted by the Chartered Accountant of P. Dhar & Associates, Kolkata Budget, Balance Sheet ,Income &

Expenditure Accounts and the Receipts & Payments Account and as on 31st March, 2018 with schedule is placed as (Annexure-III)

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Annexure - I Registered No. WB/SC-247 No. WB(Part-I)/2009/SAR-314 The

Kolkata Gazette Extraordinary Published by Authority ======BHADRA SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009 [SAKA 1931] ======PART I-- Orders and Notifications by the Governor of West Bengal, the High Court, Government Treasury, etc.

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS WRITERS' BUILDINGS KOLKATA - 700 001

NOTIFICATION

No. 3382-For, Kolkata, the 27th August, 2009 -- WHEREAS the State Government is not satisfied with the functioning of the Honorary Committee of Management ("hereinafter referred to as the said Managing Committee") of the Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata : i.e - constituted, by notification No.4668-For/I-M-27/2002, dated the 22nd November, 2005, (hereinafter referred to as the "said notification ") in pursuance of rule as read with rule 3, of the Alipore Zoological Garden (Management) Rules, 1957;

AND WHEREAS it has been considered expedient to form the Zoo Authority of West Bengal (hereinafter referred to as the "said Authority") for the management of, inter alia, the Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata;

AND WHEREAS it has further been considered expedient to -- (i) rescind the said notification and do away with the said Managing Committee, and (ii) vest, till the formation of the said Authority, the management of the Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata in the State Government, with immediate effect;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Governor is pleased hereby to -- (i) rescind the said notification and do away with the said Managing Committee, and (ii) vest, till the formation of the said Authority, the management of the Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata in the State Government, with immediate effect; By Order of the Governor,

P. D. BANDYOPADHYAY Joint Secretary in the Government of West Bengal Department of Forests ______Published by the Controller of Printing and Stationery, West Bengal and printed at Saraswaty Press Ltd. (Government of West Bengal Enterprise), Kolkata - 700056.

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