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May 29, 2010 | Rajkot Zoo sets up top-open enclosures for leopards | Rajkot: Zoo authorities in Rajkot have set up top-open enclosures for leopards. Praduman Park, a small hilly area surrounded by two lakes and situated on the outskirts of Rajkot city,
was selected as the zoo site. The zoo is developed on 137 acres of land on a hilly area and the topography is suitable for wildlife. The enclosure has a front of
40 metres, 29 metres at the back and 23 metres on its sides. Their fence is four
metres high and on the top of it has a 1.2-metre high over hand made of stainless
steel plates and hot wires on top. "This kind of enclosure I am seeing it for
the first time, I have seen so many zoos but this enclosure is open from the top
safety measures in enclosures are good and other arrangements are also good,"
said Anil Chaudhary, a visitor. There are enough safety measures, which prevent
the animals from climbing and jumping out. One of the safety measures is a hot
wire fence, which is connected to battery and gives eight volts' shock to the
animal if it touches it. As the jolt is not of much intensity, it will not harm
the animal. "Enclosures were made with modern concept. The leopard's enclosure
is a peculiarity. It is open and roofless. It has 1.2 meter steel plate on the
top of barricades and the enclosure is very spacious and also we have provided
good furniture like trees," said M.G.Maradia, Zoo Superintendent of Rajkot . At
present, the Rajkot zoo has a total strength of 45 animals, including 12 lions,
one tiger, three leopards, two Himalayan bears, and four deer, four sambar, three
crocodiles and 15 tortoises.
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