Mysuru: The five-day training program for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officers, focusing on ‘Captive Management of Wild Animals and Zoo Management,’ commenced this morning at Mysuru Zoo. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of zoo managers and staff in the effective management and conservation of wild animals in captivity.
Inaugurating the program, P. Senthil Kumar, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF) from Gangtok, Sikkim, emphasized the urgent need to address the declining populations of endangered wild animals. He stressed that zoos play a crucial role in the conservation of these species and must actively contribute to their protection and population growth.
Senthil Kumar highlighted that effective animal conservation management requires continuous training and updating of zoo staff to ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques. He encouraged young IFS officers to engage deeply in zoo management and conservation efforts to make a meaningful impact.
Dr. Sunil Panwar, Member-Secretary of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), elaborated on the importance of proper management, health, and dietary systems for animals in zoos across the state.
The training program, attended by over 50 IFS officers and zoo staff, aims to foster a collaborative approach to improving zoo management practices. Mysuru Zoo Executive Director D. Mahesh Kumar and Assistant Director Dr. Shashidhar were also present, supporting the initiative.
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