Darjeeling Zoo’s Conservation for Endangered Species

Summary: The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park in Darjeeling is advancing Himalayan species conservation, focusing on red pandas and pioneering India's first genetic biobank for endangered animals. The zoo's red panda rewilding program, which prepares pandas for wild release, aims to reintroduce 20 pandas in the next five years. Genetic diversity preservation through the biobank helps combat inbreeding issues. The zoo also promotes public engagement through tourism, with red pandas as a regional symbol, and plays a global role by sharing its conservation research. Maintaining natural habitats remains a priority for sustainable species protection.