The death of a rare breed giraffe at the Lahore Zoo in Feb 2022 has once again highlighted the problems of short-staffing, distressed animals, inadequate facilities – leading to questions like whether it is time to abandon zoos altogether. The… Read More »Animals in Miserable Condition in Pakistani Zoos
Opened nearly four years ago, Peshawar’s lone zoo is marred with staff shortages which has led to a high number of animal deaths raising questions on the viability of the zoo itself. The Peshawar Zoo, which is spread over 29… Read More »More Deaths at Peshawar Zoo in Feb 2022
Peshawar Zoo moves SC to import elephants Veterinarians give Kaavan, the elephant at the Islamabad Zoo, a medical exam to determine the state of his health. The Supreme Court has told the federal government to file its reply on the… Read More »Not Again. Importation of Elephants for the Peshawar Zoo
Terming the situation prevailing at Peshawar Zoo “alarming”, an inquiry committee has held the top management of the facility responsible for the death of animals. Following the reports of death of animals and birds in the zoo, the KP government… Read More »Peshawar Zoo Management Held Responsible for Animals’ Death
Peshawar Zoo is proving to be a disaster for the animals. More than two dozen animals have died in the zoo since it was inaugurated in early 2018 including a precious snow leopard. The provincial government had taken the notice… Read More »Peshawar Zoo: Death Knell for the Animals
