Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP):

The zoo has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals.

The zoo has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals.
Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is the only zoological park in India to become an institutional member of World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA).
Host zoo for white tigers.
White tigers born to normal coloured parents in the year 1980.
First captive breeding centre for endangered Gharialsin the year 1980.
Kanjia Lake –A wetland of National importance (2006).
Conservation Breeding Centres for Indian Pangolin and Long billed vultures.
First record of breeding of Indian Ratels in captivity (in 2012).
Only zoo in India after which an express train (Nandankanan Express)has been named by Indian Railways
One among the three zoos in India for breeding Long billed vulture.
First birth of Melanistic tiger in captivity in the year 2014.