<span style="color: #222222;">In the wake of the cyclonic storm 'Nisarga', all carnivorous animals in Mumbai zoo have been shifted to holding areas in their enclosures to keep them safe from rain and strong winds. An official said that a zoo emergency response team is on to avoid any untoward incident.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Since the city has been experiencing rain, authorities at the Veermata Jijabai Udyan, also popularly known as Byculla Zoo which is spread over an area of 50 acres, are taking all steps to protect the animals against the rough weather and avoid any damage due to tree falls.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The holding areas are safe to avoid any damage from tree fall.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">A 20-member zoo emergency response team, comprising animal keepers, gardener and tree-trimming and security staff, is on the job to tackle any untoward incident. Officials are keeping a watch on the animal enclosures with the help of CCTVs installed in the premises.</span><br />'' &nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | June 3, 2020 3:16 PM
Emergency response team is on to avoid any untoward incident: Zoo official