The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam has received four new species as part of an animal exchange programme.
The initiative is aimed at increasing the diversity of animals at the Vizag Zoo and supporting broader conservation efforts.
The new additions include species such as a zebra, red-necked wallaby, common marmoset and cotton-top tamarin.
The animals were brought to Visakhapatnam through an exchange arrangement with an animal welfare facility in Gujarat.
As part of the programme, selected animals from the Vizag Zoo were also relocated to the partner institution.
Animal exchange programmes help zoos manage their collections and maintain suitable populations of different species.
Such exchanges can also contribute to genetic diversity and improve long-term conservation efforts.
The arrival of new species is expected to add to the educational and visitor experience at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.
The animals undergo health checks and monitoring as part of standard animal management procedures.
Zoo authorities are expected to ensure that the new arrivals are properly accommodated in suitable enclosures.
The exchange programme highlights the role of cooperation between zoological institutions in animal care and conservation.
The latest additions are expected to further enhance the wildlife diversity at one of Visakhapatnam's major attractions.