The white tigress Sita's twin cubs, Avni and Vyom, enjoyed their first birthday at the Delhi Zoo on Saturday.
Dr. S. K. Shukla from the Central Zoo Authority and Chandra Prakash Goyal from the Union Environment Ministry both joined the ceremony.
To commemorate the event, a cake was cut, and the cubs participated in games with hanging sacks and cartons filled with chicken delicacies. While students read poems and learned tiger facts, treats were also provided for other animals, such as elephants.
"Both the cubs had a great day. They played with hanging sacks, pushing, and puddling around in the pool. We also kept some surprises for them in the form of chicken lollies in the boxes, which were placed at different parts of the arena. Both the cubs were so busy playing for a very long time and they didn't even notice other boxes. A feast was also organized for other animals of the zoo," said Akanksha Mahajan, director of National Zoological Park, Delhi.
A few months prior, the cubs had been released into the stadium for public inspection, where the Union environment minister had named them.
"The highlight of the celebration was the cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the cubs' significance to connect between the citizens and wildlife," Mahajan added.
Schoolchildren took part in the event as well, giving them a special chance to learn about tigers and their crucial role in the preservation of biodiversity. Additionally, students discussed their opinions on tigers, highlighting the value of these animals in maintaining a healthy ecology.
The National Zoological Park is dedicated to educating people about the value of biodiversity and wildlife protection and feels privileged in its conservation efforts. The zoo's commitment to encouraging a peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife is demonstrated by the celebration of Avni and Vyom's first birthday, according to an official statement from the zoo.
Currently, the National Zoological Park is home to 12 tigers, including five white tigers and seven Royal Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris).
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