Former Thiruvananthapuram Mayor raises concerns over zoo animal relocation plan

A former mayor of Thiruvananthapuram has raised concerns about reported plans to relocate animals from the city's zoo to Vantara and Puthur facilities. The allegations have prompted action to mobilize public engagement on the issue.

In response to the reported relocation plans, the former mayor has called for the formation of a 'Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Protection Committee' to address concerns surrounding the facility's future. The initiative reflects broader anxieties about the management and preservation of the city's long-standing zoological institution.

A public meeting has been scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. at Sathyan Memorial Hall to formally establish the protection committee. The gathering is intended to bring together stakeholders invested in safeguarding the zoo and its operations.

The Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of Kerala's prominent zoological institutions, has been a subject of renewed focus regarding its future direction and animal welfare standards. The proposed committee aims to ensure transparency in any decisions affecting the facility and its animal population.