The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) on Saturday (September 5, 2026) announced an inter-state animal exchange programme with the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust, Moti Khavdi, Jamnagar, Gujarat.In a release here, IGZP Curator G. Mangamma said that as part of the programme zebra, red-necked wallaby, common marmoset and cotton-top tamarin have been received at IGZP, while Indian gaur, stump-tailed macaque and gharial have been sent to the Trust. The animals were received by the zoo on Saturday morning, she added.The Curator stated that the arrival of these species adds a special attraction to the zoo and showcases the incredible diversity of wildlife found in India. She further added that the entire animal exchange programme, which involved the identification of surplus and requisite stock of both zoos, mutual agreement for the exchange of animals, CZA approval, pre-transport health screening, safe transportation, and reception of the animals, was carried out under her close monitoring and in strict adherence to established animal welfare norms and standard exchange protocols. Published - September 05, 2026 07:04 pm IST