Dimapur, February 2: The enthusiasm for wildlife conservation among the people did not dampen even during the festive season, according to a press release issued by Obed Bohovi Swu, Offficer-in-Charge, Nagaland Zoological Park. The park received rescued wildlife from as many as 17 donors (including individuals and groups) during December 2013 and January 2014. Many, the release said, have been released back in the wild in the Park, and some are being cared for in the Zoo. The Officer-in-Charge acknowledged that the park management has been really motivated by such selfless response from the public. “It is our desire to sincerely continue to work for the conservation and protection of our wildlife wealth,” he added.
Meanwhile, the release stated that the director of the park, Tongpangzemba Ao, IFS has conveyed his sincere appreciation to the donors and urged upon the people to support the cause of wildlife conservation. The park is open on all week days except Monday.
