Forest Department takes steps to safeguard animals at Kurumbapatti Zoological Park from soaring temperatures

The Forest Department has taken various steps to protect animals from the rising temperatures at Kurumbapatti Zoological Park at the Yercaud foothills.

The park that attracts around 1.50 lakh visitors every year is spread over 76 acres, and houses 311 animals and birds. Temperature in Salem district ranged between 98 degrees Fahrenheit and 99.70 degree Fahrenheit for the last two weeks. Following this, the Forest Department took various steps including filling drinking water tanks regularly after thorough cleaning. The water level has been increased in the crocodile and tortoise enclosures.