Chandigarh

Haryana makes zoo entry free for visitors during National Wildlife Week

PNS

To bring more awareness among the people to preserve the wildlife, visitor entry has been made free of cost in the zoos of Bhiwani, Rohtak and Pipli during ongoing ‘National Wildlife Week’. Besides this, children are being encouraged to visit the zoos during the ‘National Wildlife Week’ till October 8. An official spokesperson said that the ‘National Wildlife Week’ is being observed in the state to bring awareness among the general public to preserve wildlife. Visitor entry has been made free of cost in the zoos from October 2 to October 8.  During this week, people will be made aware to plant more saplings and conserve wildlife. The spokesperson said that during the ‘National Wildlife Week’, painting competitions would be organized in every district to make children aware of wildlife conservation.  The winners will also be given awards.