Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha, has witnessed large number of visitors after reopening post COVID-19 lockdown.
According to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Hari Shankar Upadhyay, "Initially 300-400 visitors used to come, it is going to increase 3000 or 4000 per day." However, the numbers are not as good as before COVID-19 times.
The visitors expressed their happiness after watching animals at zoo.
The zoo has reopened for visitors with COVID-19 restrictions from October 04 after being shut for over six months due to pandemic.
Zoo authorities have issued guidelines for the visitors to ensure their safety and prevent COVID-19 transmission.
