Mission

Mission
To plan and implement best practices in captive animal welfare and health care, enclosure design and display, aesthetics and visitor amenities, education and outreach, research and conservation, technology and teamwork so as to foster the people-nature connect and transform the zoo to a global leader in ex-situ conservation

Objectives:

  • To leverage the unique juxtaposition of natural wetlands, lakes and forests as well as favourable location inside a wildlife sanctuary and make Nandankanan an unparalleled example of seamless synergy between ex-situ and in-situ conservation.
  • To retain and augment the USP of being a “Green Zoo” by increasing the forest cover so as an important green lung to the fast growing urban population of the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
  • To cater to the recreational needs of people and strengthen the people-wildlife connects by providing an immersive experience through large naturalistic and enriched enclosures and modern thematic exhibits.
  • To build upon and consolidate the excellent reputation for animal health care, rescue and rehabilitation, cutting edge research and documentation, effective practices in conservation breeding, thereby contributing immensely to endangered species conservation in the State and the Country.
  • To function as a hub for nature and environmental education in Odisha, especially her young citizens and foster in them a love for Nature, Wildlife and its Conservation.
  • To keep innovating and add to first-of –its kind initiatives such as Captive Fodder Farm, Slaughterhouse, Live Feed Rearing Centre.