Mist sprays, foggers, cooling pools and water-rich diets: Nandankanan Zoo preps for 'intense heat'
May 27, 2026
Speaking to ANI, Odisha Deputy Director Pradeep Mirase said, "Our strategy was tailored specifically to each enclosure, taking into account the unique needs of the animals and their respective species. For our large carnivores, such as tigers, lions, leopards, and bears, we have made specific arrangements to provide designated spaces that offer relief. These include shaded areas, as well as pools and ponds filled with water."