Inauguration & Major Achievements

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FROM July, 2014 to March, 2022

 

 

 

2014 -2015

1. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal laid down foundation stone of Bengal Safari (North Bengal Wild Animals Park). Siliguri on 17.07.2014.

2. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal named the pair of Adabara Tortoise as 'Katha' and 'Kali' at Zoological Garden, Alipore

3. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal laid down foundation stone of Sundarban Wild Animals Park, Jharkhali on 08.12.2014.

2015 -2016

4. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 21st January, 2016 at Siliguri.

5. Naturalistic Enclosures of Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram have been inaugurated by Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal on 11.02.2016 along with foundation stone laying for face lifting of Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram. This is another mile stone for ex-situ conservation of wildlife of West Bengal.

6. Inauguration of Harinalaya Deer Park at New Town, Kolkata will be done by Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal on 26.02.2016.

2016 -2017

7. Sri.Binay Krishna Barman, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Gharial Quarantine Enclosure, Safari Bus at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 4th October, 2016 at Siliguri.

8. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated Tiger Safari, Administrative Building, Veterinary Hospital, Store & Kitchen, Cafeteria at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 22nd January, 2017 at Siliguri.

2017 -2018

9. Sri.Binay Krishna Barman, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Peafowl Enclosure, Exotic Birds Enclosure and Mixed Flying Bird Enclosure at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 3rd May, 2017 at Siliguri.

10. Sri. Gautam Deb, Honb'le MIC., Dept. of Tourism And Sri. Binay Krishna Barman, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Elephant Ride, White Peafowl Enclosure & Souvenir Shop at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 25th September, 2017 at Siliguri.

11. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated Boundary Fencing & Boundary Wall at Junglamahal Zoological Park, Jhargram on 11th October, 2017

12. For growing awareness for nature & wildlife conservation Zoological Garden, Alipore was organised Zoo Festival from 14th November to 18th November, 2017 at zoo premises. It aimed towards spot lighting emerging talents creating a joyful learning experience & nurturing the creativity of young minds through various competitions for school & college students.

13. The new enclosures for the Jaguar, Leopard, Kangaroo, Mouse Deer & Lion at Zoological Garden, Alipore were inaugurated for the visitors by Janab Firhad Hakim, Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Urban Developments Municipal Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal and Shri Binay Krishna Barman, Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Forests, Govt. of West Bengal on 14th December, 2017

14. Four Fountains at Zoological Garden, Alipore were inaugurated by Shri Chandan Sinha, I. A. S, Principal Secretary, Forests, Govt. of West Bengal Shri Narendra Kumar Pandey, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (HoFF), West Bengal on 14th December, 2017

15. Bear Safari & Fishing Cat Enclosure at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri were inaugurated by Hon'ble MIC, Forests & MIC, Tourism, West Bengal on 11th January, 2018 at 4 p.m.

16. E ticketing corner inaugurated on 16th January,2018 at Zoological Garden, Alipore.

17. Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal inaugurated Administrative Building, Veterinary Hospital, Leopard Enclosure, Rescue Center for Monkey & Langur Enclosure, Fishing Cat Enclosure and Pheasantry for 2 units at Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram on 15th february, 2018

2018 -2019

18. India's first leopard safari was inaugurated at North Bengal Wild Animals Park near Siliguri on 1st July, 2018. State Forest Minister Binay Krishna Barman and State Tourism Minister Goutam Deb inaugurated the first of its kind safari. The safari was started with four leopards, two male and two female.

19. Renovated Elephant Enclosure at Zoological Garden, Alipore inaugurated on 12th August, 2018 in the gracious presence of Honourable MIC-Forest, Honourable MIC-Urban & Development, Govt. of West Bengal & ADDL. Chief Secretary of Forests & Environment, Govt. of West Bengal.

20. Honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal has named three female of Royal Bengal Tiger Cubs which were born on 11.05.2018 at 19.25 hrs at Bengal Safari, Siliguri on 21st August, 2018. The names are as follows: Kika, Rika, Ika.

21. Zoological Garden, Alipore organised Zoo Festival from 14th November to 18th November, 2018. MIC-Forest & Chief Secretary, West Bengal inaugurated the programme on 14th November 2018.

22. Hon'ble MIC, Forest Deptt. Govt. of West Bengal, MIC, North Bengal Development Deptt., Govt. of West Bengal and MIC, Tourism Deptt, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Nature interpretation Centre (NIC Building) and Break Point (Watch tower cum Cafeteria near the exit gate of Bear Safari), Bengal Safari on 5th March, 2019

2019 -2020

23. Nos of Yellow Anaconda (2:2:0) were brought from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Tamilnadu to Zoological Garden, Alipore on 13.06.2019.

24. International Tiger Day celebrated on 29th July, 2019 at 12.30 PM at Zoological Garden, Alipore, Kolkata. MIC, Forest Department, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated enclosure of Anaconda, Hyena and released one white tiger & two Leopard in the enclosure.

25. Two (2) Female Tiger Cubs "Kika" & "Rika" released in the 20 Ha. area of Tiger safari for public display on 1st October, 2019 at 11.am by Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge, Forest Dept., Govt. of West Bengal in North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri.

26. Sri. Rajib Banerjee, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal and Sri. Gautam Deb, Honb'le MIC., Dept. of Tourism inaugurated Trackless Toy Train at the North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari) on 16th December, 2019 at Siliguri.

27. Sri. Rajib Banerjee, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal and Honb'le MOS Sri. Sujit Bose,Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Benga inaugurated Nocturnal House for animals active during night, New Enclosure of Wild Dog and Release of newly born Lion Cubs at Alipore Zoo, Kolkata on 22nd December, 2019 at 2.pm

28. Sri. Rajib Banerjee, Honb'le MIC, Dept. of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated Wolf Enclosure, Reptile House, Pheasantry and Flying Bird Aviary enclosure at Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram on 31st January, 2020.

2020 -2021

29. Construction of Aviary at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri on April, 2020

30. The Zoo App was inaugurated on 22nd April, 2020. The following events were observed on the day. Opening of Zoo app viz., (a) E-zoo kolkata (b) Upgradation of Zoo website

31. Declaration of new born animals in the 12 zoos in West Bengal during Lockdown period. On 12th August 2020 morning, tigress Sheela (aged 6 years) had given birth to three tiger cubs in between the time interval of 4:50 am and 7:17 a.m. All the three cubs are male & born with normal orange and black or brown striped fur at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri

32. On 10th July 2020, Seven Yellow Anaconda were born at Zoological Garden, Alipore.

33.  Shri Gautam Deb inaugurated a canteen for the visitors. The Canteen will be run by the Forest Protection Community (FPC) members by forming a co-operative among four partners at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri on 15.10.2020

34. On 27th January, 2021, two male Indian Wolf were born at Junglemahal Zoological Park, Jhargram.

35. Translocated surplus 30 nos. Chital Deer from Zoos to Forest Area and other Zoos between January, 2021 to February, 2021.

2021 -2022

36. Constructed of Visitors' Path in South Khairbari Mini Zoo, Alipurduar on May, 2021.

37. Constructed of Veterinary Unit at Topkeydara in Darjeeling District under Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park on August, 2021

38. Constructed of new Herbivore Enclosure at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park on October, 2021

39.          i)  Constructed of Snow Leopard Enclosure at Topkeydara in Darjeeling District under Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park on November, 2021

                ii) Training Workshop for Zoos' Staff regarding capture of animals and tranquilisation on December, 2021

40.          i)Constructed of Mixed Deer enclosure at Harinalaya Deer Park, New Town on January, 2022

                ii) Training to the staff & officer regarding Zoo MIS at Zoological Garden, Alipore on January, 2022

41.  Constructed of Crocodile enclosure at Harinalaya Deer Park, New Town on February, 2022

42.  Constructed of open Butterfly Park at North Bengal Wild Animals Park (Bengal Safari), Siliguri on March, 2022