Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) and State Botanical Garden in Bhubaneswar will reopen for visitors on October 26, following a two-day closure due to Cyclone Dana.
However, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will remain closed for visitors until October 28, as heavy rains following Cyclone Dana continue to impact the area.
NZP and the State Botanical Garden, two popular tourist spots in Odisha’s capital, were closed on October 24 and 25 as a precaution against the cyclone’s effects.
Zoo authorities implemented several safety measures to protect animals, including moving them to feeding cells and secure shelters, ensuring ample food and fodder supplies, and deploying 25 teams with 100 employees throughout the park to monitor and safeguard the animals.
Additionally, seven mobile teams with 45 staff members were on standby for emergency operations, equipped with vehicles and essential tools to handle any situation.
Four control rooms operated during the cyclone to facilitate coordinated actions, ensuring the safety of the animals and the park facilities.
The STR, initially closed from October 23, will remain shut for three more days due to continued heavy rainfall.
