National Zoological Park New Delhi Celebrates 67th Foundation Day
The National Zoological Park in New Delhi celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026. The event featured wildlife conservation awareness programs, an interactive doodle activity, and the 19th edition of the Sunday Bird Walk.
What happened
The National Zoological Park (NZP), commonly known as the Delhi Zoo, marked its 67th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026. Operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the institution organized special events centered around wildlife conservation and biodiversity awareness.
As part of the celebrations, the zoo hosted an interactive wildlife-themed doodle activity that engaged approximately 1,500 participants and attendees. In addition, the park organized the 19th edition of the 'Sunday Bird Walk @ NZP' on the morning of 1 November 2026, from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, under the guidance of ornithologist Dr. Paritosh Ahmed and zoo volunteers.
The bird walk drew 18 participants, including students, bird watchers, nature lovers, and wildlife photographers, who successfully recorded 46 bird species and observed over 500 individual birds. The event concluded with remarks from Dr. Sanjeet Kumar, Director of the National Zoological Park.
Important dates
| NZP 67th Foundation Day | 1 November 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- NZP Location: New Delhi, near the Old Fort (Purana Qila)
- Foundation Year: 1959
- Earlier Name: Delhi Zoo
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
What candidates should do
- Note down the establishment year and administrative ministry of the National Zoological Park for static GK questions in upcoming exams.
- Revise important environmental institutions and their foundation days as they frequently appear in SSC, Railways, and State PSC examinations.
PrepZen analysis
Anniversaries of major national institutions like the National Zoological Park are important milestones tested in general awareness sections of competitive exams. Questions in banking, SSC, and UPSC examinations often test candidates on the location, administrative ministry, historical background, and specific conservation outreach initiatives associated with such bodies. Understanding these static and current linkages helps aspirants tackle direct factual queries effectively.
Practice questions
Q1. The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on which date?
Q2. The National Zoological Park functions under which Union Ministry?
The celebration took place on 1 November 2026.
Activities focused on wildlife conservation and biodiversity awareness.
🎯 Key Point: NZP, Delhi, celebrates 67th Foundation Day on 1 November.
FAQs
When did the National Zoological Park celebrate its 67th Foundation Day?
The National Zoological Park celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026.
What was the earlier name of the National Zoological Park in New Delhi?
The park was earlier known as the Delhi Zoo.
Which ministry administers the National Zoological Park?
It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
How can visitors register for the Sunday Bird Walk at NZP?
Registration is open Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis via the official NZP website and the NZP Saathi mobile application.
Sources and references
- sumatiias.com (www.sumatiias.com)
- kasba.co.in (kasba.co.in)
- keekli.in (keekli.in)
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Practice Quiz — 1 November 2026
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Q2. On which date did the National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi celebrate its 67th Foundation Day?
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Q5. On what date is Tamil Nadu Day celebrated to commemorate the formation of the state?
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