Vandalur zoo to go fully carbon-neutral: Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government Tuesday said efforts were underway to achieve complete carbon neutrality at the Vandalur zoo here, in order to make it the first-of-its-kind in the country’s zoo network.

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Popularly known as Vandalur zoo, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park already meets 80 per cent of its power requirements through solar energy.

“Efforts are underway to achieve complete carbon neutrality, making it a first-of-its-kind in the country’s zoo network,” the government said.

A decision to this effect was made at a meeting of the Zoo Authority of Tamil Nadu, chaired by Chief Minister MK Stalin at the Secretariat here October 6.

It was decided to allocate Rs 35 crore for the comprehensive development of four zoos across the state.

‘The meeting also resolved to advance Tamil Nadu’s vision of sustainable, inclusive, and carbon-neutral zoos where conservation, climate consciousness, and community connect come together.