Tigers, Leopards Bound for Kurumbapatti Zoo by March 2027!

Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is on track to significantly expand its wildlife offerings, with plans to introduce tigers, leopards, and bears by March 2027. This move is a key component of the Forest Department's initiative to elevate the park to a medium category zoological facility. The 50-year-old park, currently housing 320 animals across 31.73 hectares, has already received Central Zoo Authority consent for these ambitious additions.

In a recent development, the park bolstered its animal population in July by acquiring four black bucks, four nilgai, and golden jackals from Bengaluru's Bannerughatta Biological Park. Preparations for the new apex predators are progressing rapidly. The department is seeking state government funding for the construction of specialized enclosures, including a 1,000 square meter space designated for a pair of tigers. These efforts are being pursued diligently to meet the upgrade objectives.