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Zoo Events

Sunday Bird Walk

Every Sunday
06:30 AM to 09:30 AM

Discover the beauty of local birds every Sunday @ National Zoological Park, For any additional information contact Mr. Manoj Kumar: +919453952291.

Event Details/Registration

Wildlife Week 2026: Doodle Activity

1 October, 2026
11:30 AM – 05:00 PM

“Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife”. Eligibility: Zoo visitors. The activity will be conducted at the entry gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Clay Modelling Competition

2 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Wildlife Habitats – A Home for Every Species”. Eligibility: Group A: Blind Divyangjan; Group B: Low Vision; Group C: PH/ CWSN Divyangjan. Clay for modelling will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Wildlife Poster Making Competition

2 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Save Habitats, Save Wildlife”. Eligibility: Open to all students. Students shall bring their own poster making materials. Only A1-size drawing sheets will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Enclosure Enrichment – Reptiles

2 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Topic: Species in Focus: Reptiles. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, interns and reptile keeping staff. Activity will be conducted at the Reptile house and enclosure.

Wildlife Week 2026: Tree Walk

3 October, 2026
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Flora of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 07:45 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: Debate Competition

3 October, 2026
10:00 AM (3 minutes per student)

“Are Wildlife Corridors Essential for the Survival of Wild Animals?”. Eligibility: Class 9th to 12th. Schools willing to participate are requested to submit the names of a maximum of two students (one for and one against the motion) on or before 2nd October 2026 by 04:30 PM. Entries shall be sent to nzpzoo-cza@nic.in.

Event Details/Registration

Wildlife Week 2026: Essay Writing Competition

3 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Wildlife without boundaries – Connecting Habitats Sustainable Life”. Eligibility: Class 6th to 8th. Students shall bring their own writing materials like pens/ sketch pens etc. Only A4-size ruled sheets will be provided by the National Zoological Park. The maximum word limit is 500 words. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Primates

3 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Species in Focus: Primates. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and primate keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Primate Enclosure. Educational literature on primates will also be distributed.

Wildlife Week 2026: Birds Walk

4 October, 2026
07:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Birds of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 06:45 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: Bird Nest Making Competition

4 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“My Nest – A Safe Home for Birds”. Eligibility: Class 6th to 8th. Raw materials for the activity will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Bird Feeder Making Competition

4 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Supporting Birds and Urban Biodiversity”. Eligibility: PH/ CWSN Divyangjan. Raw materials for the activity will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Leaf Craft Competition

4 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Leaves to Life: Celebrating Nature and Biodiversity”. Eligibility: Class 9th and above. Raw materials for the activity will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Birds

4 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Species in Focus: Birds. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and bird keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Aviary. Educational literature on birds will also be distributed.

Wildlife Week 2026: Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk

5 October, 2026
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Butterflies and Dragonflies of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 07:45 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: On the Spot Painting Competition

5 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“Where Wildlife Finds a Home”. Eligibility: School students – Group A: Class 1st to 5th; Group B: Class 6th to 8th; Group C: Class 9th to 12th; Group D: PH/ CWSN Divyangjan. Participants shall bring their own clipboard, colours, pencils, erasers, etc. Only A3-size drawing sheets will be provided by the National Zoological Park for the painting activity. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Lion

5 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Species in Focus: Lion. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and lion keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Lion Enclosure. Educational literature on lions will also be distributed.

Wildlife Week 2026: Spider and Insect Walk

6 October, 2026
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Spiders and Insects of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 07:45 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: Treasure Hunt Activity

6 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mimicking an animal behaviour observed. Eligibility: Class 6th to 8th. A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants.

Wildlife Week 2026: Rangoli Competition

6 October, 2026
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

“Biodiversity – The Beautiful Web of Life”. Eligibility: Class 9th to 12th. Raw materials for the activity will be provided by the National Zoological Park. Registration: 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM on the day, at the Entrance Gate of the National Zoological Park.

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Bear

6 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Species in Focus: Bear. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and bear keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Bear Enclosure.

Wildlife Week 2026: Reptile, Amphibian and Mollusc Walk

7 October, 2026
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Reptiles, Amphibians and Molluscs of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 07:45 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: Quiz Competition

7 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Open Wildlife Quiz. Eligibility: Class 6th to 12th. Schools willing to participate are requested to submit the names of at least one team of two students on or before 5th October 2026 by 04:30 PM. A school may nominate multiple teams, with each team consisting of two students. Entries shall be sent to nzpzoo-cza@nic.in.

Event Details/Registration

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Herbivores

7 October, 2026
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Species in Focus: Herbivores. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and herbivore keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Herbivore Enclosures.

Wildlife Week 2026: Water Bird Walk

8 October, 2026
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Water birds of NZP. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students and visitors. Zoo volunteers and participants shall assemble at the Zoo entrance gate at 08:30 AM.

Wildlife Week 2026: Expert Talk

8 October, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

“Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity: Pathways for Wildlife Survival”. Eligibility: Zoo staff, volunteers and interns. At the Education Centre.

Wildlife Week 2026: Wildlife Quiz for Staff

8 October, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wildlife quiz for staff. Eligibility: Zoo staff. An open wildlife quiz will be conducted, comprising questions related to wildlife.

Wildlife Week 2026: Keeper’s Talk and Enclosure Enrichment – Tiger

8 October, 2026
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Species in Focus: Tiger. Eligibility: Zoo volunteers, students, visitors and tiger keeping staff. The activity will be conducted at the Tiger Enclosure. Educational literature on tigers will be distributed, along with a special enclosure-enrichment activity at the Tiger Enclosure.

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