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Based on the knowledge gained from successful
management models, Gharials were scientifically
managed in the Zoo and transported in customized

containers to Beas river. After the successful
reintroduction of around 50 Gharials in 2017-2018,
the forest department is now planning to restock the

Gharial in regular intervals by involving Chhatbir Zoo
as a nodal agenc
as a nodal agency.

Chhatbir zoo gives the highest degree of importance
to education, awareness, and outreach targeted at

children and youth as they will be the protectors of the
future. With this in mind, the zoo administration has
come up with a new initiative, the Students Zoo Club

program, specially designed for school students to
encourage the school students to visit Chhatbir Zoo
and create awareness about the wildlife through
and create awareness about the wildlife through
guided activities. Member Schools derive the benefit of
discounts on group visits, free guided tours,

interpretation and education activities with experts,
and free participation in competitions and other zoo
awareness education activities. Within a short duration

of implementation, 659 schools have become
registered members of the club and have benefited
registered members of the club and have benefited
from the program.

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