Lahore Zoo Established 1872 ANNUAL REPORT OF LAHORE ZOO 2014 No of species 122 No of animals & birds 1148 BIRTH & MORTALITY OF ANIMALS DURING THE YEAR 2014 NAME BIRTH MORTALITY Animals 124 9 Birds 391 143 Professional and proper management of assets of Lahore zoo INCOME (2014) EXPENDITURE (2014) SAVING 100,034,402 82,708,705 1,73,25,637 3-years comparison of visitors 2012 2013 2014 36,25,527 39,16,423 39,68,421 Record Income i. Eid-ul-Fitr 2014 Rs. 2.815 million ii. Eid-ul-Azha 2014 Rs. 1.294 million iii. Remarkable increase in number of visitors as compared to 2012 and 2013. SUCCESS STORIES ZEBRA HERD HEALED: Zebras underwent a sudden attack characterized by salivation, muscle tremors, frequent urination, showing nervous symptoms. Treatment was initiated and the animals were darted on daily basis to ensure a regular administration of medicine. After completing the required treatment regime, a dramatic improvement
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Lahore Zoo
Established 1872
ANNUAL REPORT OF LAHORE ZOO 2014
No of species 122
No of animals & birds 1148
BIRTH & MORTALITY OF ANIMALS DURING THE YEAR 2014
NAME BIRTH MORTALITY
Animals 124 9
Birds 391 143
Professional and proper management of assets of Lahore zoo
INCOME (2014) EXPENDITURE (2014) SAVING
100,034,402 82,708,705 1,73,25,637
3-years comparison of visitors
2012 2013 2014
36,25,527 39,16,423 39,68,421
Record Incomei. Eid-ul-Fitr 2014 Rs. 2.815 millionii. Eid-ul-Azha 2014 Rs. 1.294 millioniii. Remarkable increase in number of visitors as compared to 2012
and 2013.
SUCCESS STORIES
ZEBRA HERD HEALED:
Zebras underwent a sudden attack characterized by salivation, muscle
tremors, frequent urination, showing nervous symptoms. Treatment was
initiated and the animals were darted on daily basis to ensure a regular
administration of medicine. After completing the required treatment regime,
a dramatic improvement was seen. The intake of the equids has returned to
normal and the herd is back on track again.
OTTER HEALED:
One of the otter from the trio, was found to be suffering from hind limb
weakness, displaying staggering gait on account of musculo skeletal
disorder. The individual also suffered from frequent attacks of fever.
Administration of drugs proved fruitful and the animal is now back to normal
and is active and playful as before.
PUMA CUB RECOVERED
Puma cubs were born to the Billi and Moti. The new born suffered from
enteritis, diarrhea and fever. Afterwards two months old puma cubs
developed Conjunctivitis. The signs noticed were protruded nictitating
membranes and conjunctivitis. No lacrimation. The cubs were otherwise
pretty healthy,active and playful with normal intake. They were treated with
topical(Polyfax) and systemic antibiotics alongwith oral Vit A and E
supplements for about five days and they were all fine and back on track
again.
WILD CAUGHT LEOPARD
A male common leopard was captured and tranquilized by dart gun on
January 1, 2014 from Qila Syed Wala area, District Narowal by Lahore Zoo
team. The big cat was safely shifted to Lahore Zoo where it was caged for
acclimatization. It is pertinent to mention that first time in Pakistan the
common leopard had been caught live from the wild. The cat is dwelling well
at Lahore Zoo and has been paired, so the conservation of the endangered
species can be carried out.
WILD CAUGHT ANIMALS
Other wild caught animals include Kashmiri wolf, Crocodile captured from
Daska and Python (9-10 feet in length) from Gujranwala.
SAD STORIES
FEMALE RHINOCEROS COMPLETED HER LIFE SPAN
White Rhinoceros, Kawo died in the month of February on account of old age.
She was ill from past few months, with declined food intake. A team from
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) was consulted which
showed satisfaction over the treatment. Despite of all efforts, the Kawo died.
FEMALE GIRAFFE DIED
On 02-03-2014, female giraffe “Twinkle” while walking through in its
enclosure, stumbled down and got her neck hit against the fence. The impact
leads to a serious vertebral damage coupled with gruesome spinal cord
trauma. The veterinary team treated the animal and painkiller and life saving
drugs were administered but Twinkle owing to her severe cervical injuries
could not recovered and expired few hours later. Post mortem was
conducted by the team of pathologists of University of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Lahore and report revealed the dislocation between 3rd and 4th
cervical vertebrae causing death of the animal. The hide of the animal was
tanned and displayed in museum for public awareness.
JUMBO-THE LION COMPLETED HIS LIFE SPAN
Jumbo was born to Leo and Rani in 1998, fell ill in the month of May, 2014.
He was off fed and was shifted to ICU. He was supplemented with drips and
tube feeding was carried out. The veterinary team took all possible steps to
save Jumbo’s life but it departed on May 6, 2014. Jumbo was 16 years old;
however the life span of lion is usually 10-14 years. Postmortem report
showed the evidences of liver cancer. The animal was stuffed and showcased
in the museum for public display.
AILING CHIMPANZEE DIED
The chimpanzee Pinky, a 14 year old primate died at Lahore Zoo on October
31, 2014. She was suffering from severe gastro enteritis from last few days,
the doctors had tried oral medication, then darted, also immobilized her
twice with the gap of 4 days to rehydrate her and other therapy was given,
but unfortunately she didn’t respond any therapy, in last days stomatitis and
gingivitis developed.
The stuffed specimen has been displayed in the museum.
deer, fellow deer, mouflon), peafowl, pheasants, ducks. (all totaling near
515)
ANIMAL ADDITION & EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Two pairs of Mugger Crocodile received from Government of Sindh in
donation.
A trio of otters from Sindh.
Brown tigress brought from Bahawalpur Zoo for pairing of Brown
Bengal Tiger.
Llama female brought from Bahawalpur Zoo to complete the pairing of
llama.
PROVISION OF CHILDREN AMUSEMENT FACILITIES
Horse riding Jumping castle Pony riding
SPONSORSHIP:
i. Entry gate boardsii. Entry Tickets iii. Umbrellas (providing shade to visitors)iv. Benches v. Adoption of Lions by University of the Punjab.vi. Adoption of Lion cub by Learning Alliance School.
EDUCATION & AWARENESS PROGRAMME IN 2014
Guided tours provided to about 76,830 students of different school, colleges & universities. Touch table learning facility (display of different stuffed animals, birds or their parts on the table) provided to 1300 special students.
Research facilities
74-students were facilitated for fulfillment of their assignments/tasks and research projects regarding partial fulfillment of Bachelors /Honors/Masters/M. Phil degrees at Lahore Zoo. Some of the projects include
i. Environment Impact Assessment by University of the Punjab.ii. Captive behavior and impact assessment on Chinkara in Lahore
Zoo by LCWU, Lahore.iii. Captive behavior and impact assessment on Spotted deer in
Lahore Zoo by LCWU, Lahoreiv. Captive behavior and impact assessment on Turtles in Lahore
Zoo by LCWU, Lahore.v. Captive behavior and impact assessment on Cranes in Lahore
Zoo by LCWU, Lahorevi. Development of PR strategy for Lahore Zoo by Dept of Mass
Communication, University of the Punjab.vii. Assessment of pathogenic bacteria in peafowls in captivity by
Government College University, Lahoreviii. Redesigning of Lahore Zoo by National College of Arts, Lahore.ix. Short Film and Documentary by National College of Arts, Lahore.x. Biodiversity assignments by University of the Punjab.xi. Review of diseases prevailing in the zoo exhibits by University of
the Punjab.
Internship opportunity29-students of DVM and Zoology were
accommodated for internship programme as partial fulfillment of their degrees, belonging to University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Gomal University, D.I Khan, Bahauddin Zikriya University Multan & University of the Punjab.
Celebration of Animal related days
i. Keep the zoo clean week (27-30 January)ii. Birthday of Chimpanzee- Pinkyiii. Naming ceremony of lion cubs by New Cantt Public Schooliv. Adoption ceremony of lions by University of the Punjabv. Say NO to plastic bags campaign (March 14-17)vi. Welcome ceremony of otters by Beaconhouse, Valencia Town
Campusvii. Be kind to animals week (March 20- 24)
viii. Welcome ceremony of Crocodile by Message Grammer Schoolix. Earth day (April 22)x. World Environment Day (June 5)xi. World Elephant Day (Aug 12)xii. Independence Day (Aug 14)xiii. Naming ceremony of crocodile by Dar ul Shafqatxiv. Welcome ceremony of Female Leopards by Allied School, Bedian
Road Campusxv. Naming ceremony of Blue Bull calfxvi. Naming ceremony of Black Buck fawn by LGS, FCC Campusxvii. Olive baboon naming ceremony by special students of Mother &
Child Rehabilitation Centerxviii. World Animal Day (4th October)xix. World Falconry Dayxx. Naming ceremony of Macaws by Allied School, Bisma Campusxxi. World Monkey Day (14th December)
Polio awareness campaign (SUZI participation) Anti Dengue Campaign
SOME FUTURE PLANS FOR 2015
Addition/pairing of zoo exhibits
Development of Souvenir shop
Establishment of Zoo Education Center
Establishment of Zoo Hospital
Say NO to Plastic Bags CampaignKeep The Zoo Clean Campaign
Adoption of a pair of lion Raja & Rani by University of the Punjab.
Birthday party of Pinky- the chimp Welcome ceremony of the Otters by Beaconhouse School
Welcome and naming ceremony of crocodiles by the students of Message Grammar School & Dar ul Shafqat, the crocs were named as Croco, Croci and Tomy
Celebration of World Environment Day in collaboration with KIPS School
Birthday ceremony of lion cubs Pledge signing on World Animal Day
Celebration of World Elephant Day
Naming ceremony of Black buck fawn by Lahore Grammer School, FCC Campus
Celebration of World Animal Day Pledge signing on World Animal Day
Naming Ceremony of blue bull’s calf Welcome ceremony of female leopards in collaboration with Aliied School, Bedian road
Celebration of World Monkey Day Naming and adoption ceremony of Macaws by Allied School, Bisma Campus
Anti Dengue Days were celebrated with full zeal and zest; fish stocking, regular larviciding, walks and seminar were the key features
HANDS ON TRAINING OF INTERNS UNDER SUPERVISION OF VETERINERY STAFF
