Environment & Ecology 23 September 2026 · Event date: 22 September 2026

National Zoological Park marks World Rhino Day with First Eco-Club Teachers’ Orientation to strengthen School Outreach

National Zoological Park marks World Rhino Day with First Eco-Club Teachers’ Orientation to strengthen School Outreach
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The National Zoological Park in New Delhi observed World Rhino Day 2026 with awareness programmes and its first orientation for eco-club teachers. The event aimed to strengthen school outreach, promote rhino conservation, and engage visitors through special talks and activities.

Why It Matters

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In Simple Words

The National Zoological Park in New Delhi marked World Rhino Day 2026 with educational programmes to promote wildlife conservation.

It hosted its first orientation for eco-club teachers from 12 Delhi schools, introduced zoo education initiatives, and organized keeper talks and visitor awareness activities.

Key Points

  • National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi observed World Rhino Day 2026.
  • Organised its first orientation programme for eco-club in-charge teachers.
  • Teachers from 12 schools of Delhi participated in the orientation.
  • A doodle activity and public awareness talk were organised for visitors at the exit gate.
  • A special keepers' talk on rhinos was organised at the rhino enclosures.
  • NZP currently has one adult female rhinoceros named Anjuha.

Exam Angle

Location
National Zoological Park, New Delhi
Event observed
World Rhino Day 2026
Participating schools
12 schools of Delhi
Rhinoceros name and gender
Anjuha, adult female

A. Anjuha

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