Life sentence: Wild animals languish in poorly equipped zoos

Spread over six acres of land at the heart of Kalaburagi city, the zoo has nearly 82 animals and birds. The daily entry fee collection of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 is insufficient to cover food costs for the animals and the salaries of the zoo’s 10 staff members.

The Kalaburagi mini-zoo is unable to generate sufficient revenues to sustain itself. Staff at the zoo spray water to keep blackbucks cool in the peak of summer.

Credit: DH Photo/Tajuddin Azad

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