Overview
- Mayor Murtaza Wahab opened a renovated Reptile House, a pedestrian bridge, a new tower and other amenities at Karachi Zoo.
- A two-acre lion habitat now houses zoo-born lions Chandni and Rani behind bulletproof glass with water play and resting areas.
- He said public safety and animal-welfare concerns require a balanced approach to stray dogs and pledged to implement the council’s decision.
- Entry fees are set at Rs30 for children and Rs50 for adults, with revenue committed to upgrading facilities.
- The city is hiring more veterinary doctors, improving animal nutrition, focusing on breeding over new purchases, and will open the zoo kitchen to visitors to increase transparency while warning that neglect could invite land grabbing.