New Animals to Join Shivamogga Safari from Indore, Aurangabad Zoos

Quick Summary

• Tiger and Lion Safari near Shivamogga, Karnataka is set to receive new animals as part of an animal exchange program with zoos in Indore and Aurangabad.
• A team of officials from Indore and Aurangabad visited the zoo on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and approved the animal exchange program.
• Animal arrivals:

– From Aurangabad zoo: One male white tiger and two female Royal Bengal tigers (arriving October 2).
– From Indore zoo: Two Asiatic lions (one male, one female) and one male royal Bengal tiger.

• Animal exchanges from Shivamogga zoo:

– To Aurangabad zoo: Two asiatic lions (one male, one female), two sloth bears (one male, one female), two golden jackals (one male, one female)-scheduled for September 25.
– To Indore zoo: Two pairs each of gaurs and ostriches-also scheduled for September 25.

Indian Opinion Analysis

the animal exchange between Shivamogga Zoo and its counterparts in Indore and Aurangabad underscores a growing emphasis on collaborative conservation efforts in india. By reshuffling species among these facilities, zoos aim to diversify their exhibits while contributing to education regarding wildlife preservation.

Exchanges like this also present opportunities for enhanced genetic diversity among captive populations as breeding programs gain access to a broader gene pool. However, it is equally important that such programs maintain rigorous welfare standards during the transfer process.

For regions like Karnataka’s Shivamogga or Madhya Pradesh’s indore-where tourism linked to fauna plays an essential economic role-these additions may promote increased community engagement with wildlife conservation efforts while strengthening regional ecological awareness over time.

Read more at The Hindu.