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Darjeeling Zoo's Red Panda Program Finalist for WAZA Award
Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park's Red Panda Program has been selected as a finalist for the WAZA Conservation Award 2024.
October 8, 2024
Key Points
- 1The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is a finalist for the WAZA Conservation Award 2024.
- 2The zoo has undertaken habitat restoration initiatives.
- 3Nine captive-bred red pandas were released into Singalila National Park between 2022 and 2024.
- 4The zoo has a Biobanking and Genetic Resource Facility.
- 5The WAZA award winner will be announced on November 7 at the 79th WAZA Annual Conference in Australia.
Important Terms
Red PandaWAZAConservation AwardDarjeeling ZooSingalila National Park
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