NISARGAKAVI BAHINABAI

CHAUDHARY

PRANISANGRAHALAY

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

Sambhaji Nagar, Chinchwad, Pune –411 019.

Maharashtra, India

E-MAIL : zoo@pcmcindia.gov.in

WEBSITE : www.pcmcindia.org.in

A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3

BY

ANIL KHAIRE

DIRECTOR

JULY 2013

FOREWORD

It gives us great pleasure to bring forth the annual report for the year 2012-2013.

Our dedicated colleagues in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation have been

working hard to develop this facility for the benefit of public and animals as well. We are

indebted to all of them. We express our gratitude to the following officials and

dignitaries of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, without the help of whom

this zoo would never have taken shape.

Mrs. Mohini Lande, Mayor, PCMC.

Dr. Shrikar Pardeshi, I.A.S., Commissioner.

Sh. Prakash Kadam, Additional Commissioner.

Mrs. Mangala Kadam, Hon. Corporator & House Leader, PCMC

We are also thankful to the Central Zoo Authority, Zoological Survey of India,

Zoo Outreach Organization, Department of Animal Husbandry (Govt. of Maharashtra),

Indian Herpetological Society and the State Forest Department, for regular co-operation,

help, guidance, assistance and encouragement rendered by them.

Dr. Satish Gore, Anil Khaire,

Veterinary Officer. Director.

Mob. No. 09922501585 Mob. No.09922501971

Tel. No. 020-27423755 Tel. No. 020-27371036

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Bahinabai Choudhary Pranisangrahalay, previously known as Snake Park &

Aviary, is a Small Zoo established by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

recognized by the Central Zoo Authority. It was inaugurated on 30th

December 1989 and

officially declared open to public on 1st Jan.1990. This zoo has witnessed continuously

increasing visitorship since then.

LOCATION

A total 7.5-Acre land has been earmarked for this project. It caters for the Twin

City of Pimpri-Chinchwad and surrounding areas, developed mainly due to rapid

urbanization and industrial growth. This township is extended towards north of Pune

City along the National Highway No.4, joining Pune and Mumbai. The captive

population of this city is around 17 Lakh. This zoo is the only animal facility in the area.

It is situated 4 km. Eastwards from the town of Akurdi, 5 km. Northeast from Chinchwad

railway station, 7 km. West from Bhosari and 6 km North of Pimpri.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE ZOO

1. To educate students and visitors about importance of wildlife and emphasize the

need for conservation of nature and natural resources.

2. To rescue snakes, birds and sometimes other animals that enter into human

habitation and release them back in the wild.

3. To undertake breeding programmes of different snake species and release the

offspring back into the declining population areas.

4. To organize guided tours for school children and provide necessary information

lectures, demonstrations, slide shows and related printed material.

5. To disseminate the current information on Biodiversity amongst the general public.

HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SAFETY MEASURES

Food and drinking water is examined daily.

De-worming and vaccination is done quarterly.

De-beaking and nail cutting of birds is being undertaken every two months.

Perching is being repaired regularly.

Animal waste is recycled to produce compost.

Lawns, flowering beds etc. are grown on bio-compost instead of chemicals.

Cage Resting and disinfection is done as per requirement.

Exhibit furnishings are modified annually and/or changed whenever necessary.

Heat convectors, air coolers, humidifiers and air conditioners are used during

climatic extremities.

Volunteers and staff control the vandalism.

Plastic Carry bags are banned in the zoo.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Mr. Anil Raut from Zoo attended a Specialized theme based training programme

for Zoo Keepers on regional basis Management of wild animals in captivity with

special reference to enrichment of animal enclosure conducted by Ahmadabad

Zoo between 03/12/2012 to 17/12/2012.

Mr.Anil Khaire and Dr. Satish Gore attended the Training Programme on

Incidence Response System and Simulation Exercise from 28/01/2013 to

01/02/2013. This course was jointly organized by National Institute of Disaster

Management and Yeshwantrao Chavan Academy of Development

Administration (Yashada).

Mr.Anil Khaire and Mr. Jalindher Sarawade along with some zoo volunteers

attended training on Disaster Management from 6th

March 2013 to 9th

March

2013, Organized by the Fire Brigade Department of the PCMC.

RESEARCH

Mr. Anil Khaire Co-authored the paper published in International Journal of Tropical

Medicine & Health titled ‘Severe Neurotoxic Envenoming Cardiac Complication

after the Bite of a ‘Sind Krait’ (Bungarus cf. sindanus) in Maharashtra, India.’

PCMC Zoo is collaborating with National Centre for Cell Sciences (NCCS) for

Sample Identification and Analysis of Gut Flora of Snakes.

.

VISITORS

The zoo remains closed for visitors on every Tuesday. It is open to the public

from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is extended during summer vacation from 10:30 am to

7.00 pm.

Entry Fee Adults : Rs. 10:00 (Ten Rupees).

Children : Rs. 05:00 (Five Rupees).

VISITORSHIP

ANNUAL VISITORSHIP PATTERN

Month Adult

Children Total

April,12 14649 5834 20483

May,12 26851 10416 37267

June,12 16960 4940 21900

July,12 16740 4670 21410

August,12 18050 4700 22750

September,12 14350 5150 19500

October,12 13500 5230 18730

November,12 19100 7450 26550

December,12 18800 6900 25700

January,13 19400 7570 26970

February,13 10180 7803 17983

March,13 11220 4100 15320

ANNUAL VISITORSHIP DURING LAST 3 YEARS

Year Adults Children Total

2010- 2011 1,67,856 66,489 2,34,345

2011-2012 1,76,005 69,489 2,45,494

2012 - 2013 1,99,800 74,763 2,74,563

Income during last three years:

2010 - 2011 Rs. 4,02,201/-

2011 – 2012 Rs. 4,21,499/-

2012 – 2013 Rs. 9,93,175/-

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MASTERPLAN COMMITTEE

Masterplan Committee has been formed to prepare a long term Masterplan of the

Zoo. The team consists of the following members.

Mr. Prakash Kadam Addl. Commissioner Chairman

Mr. Anil Khaire Zoo Director Member Secretary

Mrs. Mangala Kadam Corporator/ Ex. Mayor Member

Mr. Suresh Salunke Chief Garden Supdt. Member

Dr. Satish Gore Veterinary Officer Member

Dr. Rajendra Jagdale Director General (STP) Member

Mr. Bipul Chakrabarti Wildlife Biologist Member

Mr. Pankaj Jain Ecological Planner Member

Dr. M.S. Pradhan Senior Zoologist Member

Dr. Anil Mahabal Senior Zoologist Member

Mr. Neelimkumar Khaire NGO Member

A budget of Rs. 2 Crore was sanctioned for the financial year 2011-12 for the

implementation of first phase of Master plan. This phase includes development of

Entrance Complex, Office Building, Compound Wall, Parking, Cloak Rooms and

Internal Roads. The work is on its way of completion. The layout plan is being revised as

per the CZA guidelines of 2009 and 2012.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

A special lecture on Management of Birds in Captivity was delivered to the

participants of the Ornithology Course, jointly organized by Abasaheb Garware College

and Ila Foundation, Pune.

The lecture delivered to newly joined security guards in the PCMC about the

wildlife in PCMC and how to tackle the problem regarding the wildlife.

CELEBRATIONS

Nagapanchami Mahotsav was celebrated on 23rd

July, 2012. Different

competitions were organized for ladies like Traditional Cooking, Foogadi, Mehendi,

Traditional Dress ups and Speech Competition, etc. The competition was lead by Ex.

Mayor and Corporator Mrs. Mangala Kadam.

A series of different workshops and lectures were held in the zoo on the occasion

of Wildlife Week 2012. On 7th

October, a workshop was held for snake-friends and

wildlife enthusiasts in the city. Nearly 50 snake-friends participated in this programme.

The program was convened by Surendra Shelke. Dr. Pawan Salve discussed the

sustainable lifestyle for conservation of biodiversity. Mr. Amit Pawshe, Wildlife

Biologist spoke on Bird Diversity. He also guided on safe measures of rescuing Birds.

OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

TOURISM GRID

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has identified 22 tourist places and is

forming a tourism grid of the city. This zoo is major component of the grid and therefore

shall be given special attention in terms of development priority and appropriate budget.

GREEN BRIGADE

The population of the city has crossed 17 lakh. There has been a

great need to outreach to most of them by way of public participation.

The zoo authorities have taken keen interest in to this outreach

programmes. Accordingly a GREEN BRIGADE is formed. This group

organizes a monthly Katta at the convenient place. Spe cial

programmes are conducted under this scheme. The response is

amazing. Accordingly, the first meeting of the green brigade was

convened at the zoo on20th January 2013.It and was headed by the

Additional Commissioner and was attended by over 50 participants .

Several issues on the natural resources of the city were discussed.

INVENTORY CLOSING ON MARCH 2013

[A] BIRDS

S.No. COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME M F U TOTAL

1 Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulates 7 7 10 24

2 Cockatiel Nimphicus hollandicus 5 5 2 12

3 Alexandrin

Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria 2 1 0 3

3 Roseringed

Parakeet

Psittacula krameri 2 3 0 5

4 Mottled Wood Owl Strix ocellata 1 0 1 2

5 Horned Owl 0 0 1 1

6 Spotbill Duck Anas poecilorhyncha 2 2 0 4

7 Shikra Accipiter badius 0 0 2 2

9 Barn Owl Tyto alba 1 1 5 7

10 Pariah Kite Milvus migrans 0 0 7 7

11 Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus 8 1 0 9

Total 28 20 28 76

[B] MAMMALS

Sr.

No.

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME M F U TOTAL

1 Panther Panthera pardus 1 1 0 2

2 Bonnet Macaque Macaca radiata 1 5 0 6

3 Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulata 2 1 0 3

TOTAL 4 7 0 11

[C] REPTILES

Sr.

No.

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME M F U TOTAL

1 Common Cobra Naja n. naja 4 5 4 13

2 Russell’s Viper Vipera russelli 2 2 5 9

3 Indian Python Python molurus 1 1 0 2

4 Dhaman Ptyas mucosus 2 3 13 18

5 Checkered Keelback Xenochrophis piscator 3 3 1 7

6 Marsh Crocodile Crocodylus palustris 1 1 9 11

7 Soft-shelled Turtle Lissemys punctata 0 3 1 4

8 Trinket Coelognathus helena 1 2 0 3

9 Sand Boa Eryx conicus 1 2 1 4

10 Earth Boa Eryx johni 1 1 2 4

11 Banded Racer Argerogena fasciolatus 1 1 0 2

12 Wolf Snake Lycodon aulicus 1 1 0 2

13 Grass Snake Macropisthodon

plumbicolor 1 1 2 4

14 Starred Tortoise Geochelone elegans 3 4 1 8

15 Common Krait Bungarus caerulius 1 1 3 5

16 Wall’s Sind Krait Bungarus sindanus,

walli

0 2 0 2

17 Bamboo Pit Viper Trimersurus gramenus 0 0 2 2

18 Red-eared Terrapin Trachemys scripta 0 0 2 2

TOTAL 23 33 46 102

SUMMARY OF DEATH REPORT

Sr.

No.

Name of the

Species Scientific Name Sex

Date of

Death Reason

1. Indian

Peafowl Pavo cristatus Female 03/10//12 Selinity

2 Marsh

Crocodile

Crocodylus

palustris Unknown 28/10/2012 Cardio-

respiratory failure

STOCK POSITION

No. of

Species

Stock

Position on

the close of

the preceding

year

Births Acquisition Death Disposal Stock as

on the

close of

the

current

year

Mammals 11 00 00 00 00 11

Birds 66 00 11 01 00 76

Reptiles 74 00 61 01 32 102

TOTAL 151 00 72 02 32 189

GARDEN AND PLANTATION

Shed Trees-

Sr.

No.

English Name Marathi Name No. Scientific name

1 Australian Acacia Australian

babul/ Aakashi

239 Acacia auriculiformis

2 Subabul 132 Leucaenaleucocephala

3 Acacia Babul 24 Acacia nilotica

4 Indian lilac/ Neem Neem 44 Azadirachtaindica

5 Sisam Sisam 44 Dalbergiasisoo

6 Soapnut Ritha 02 Sapinduslaurifolia

7 Spathodia Pichkari 16 Spathodiacampanulata

8 Bakul 01 Mimusopselengi

9 Eucalyptus Nilgiri 03 Eucalyptus sp.

10 Sonchapha 01 Micheliachampaca

11 KateSawar 01 Bombaxceiba

12 Parijat 01 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

13 Tikoma 12 Tecomastans

14 Banyan Vad 04 Ficusbenghalensis

15 VerigatedBaniyan VerigatedVad 01

16 Curry leaf Kadipatta 03 Murrayakoenigi

17 Hivar 02 Acacia leucophloea

18 Pimpal 17 Ficusreligiosa

19 Silver Oak 17 Grevillearobusta

20 Bottle Palm 22 Roystonearegia

21 Areka Palm 01 Areca sp.

22 Coconut Naral 06 Cocosnucifera

23 Javan cassia Gulabi cassia 03 Cassia javanica

24 Indian laburnum Bahava 03 Cassia fistula

25 Kashid 01 Cassia siamea

26 Ashok 03 Polyalthialongifolia

27 Ficusbenjamina Pimparni 11 Ficusbenjamina

28 Ficusnodula 01 ? Ficusnuda

29 Nandrukh 01 Ficusmicrocarpa

30 Rubber 01 Ficus elastic

31 Golden Bamboo Pivla Bamboo 12

32 Green Bamboo Kalak 02

33 Pangara 01 Erythrinaindica

34 VerigatedPangara 01 Erythrina variegate

35 Gulmohor 10 Delonixregia

36 Rain Tree VilayatiShirish 04 Samaneasaman

37 Sankeshwar 16 Caesalpiniapulcherrima

38 Indian Cork Buch 15 Millingtoniahortensis

39 Tabubia 10 Tabebuia sp.

40 Tabubiarosipholia 01 Tabebuiarosea

41 Casurina Suru 20 Casuarinaequisetifolia

42 Agra Suru 10 ?

43 Bhendi 07 Thespesiapopulnea

44 Bottle Brush 09 Callistemon lanceolatus

45 Copper pod Tambra-Shimbi 22 Peltophoruminerme/

Peltophorumferrugineum

46 Kanchan 08 Bauhinia sp.

47 Ran-chafa 02 ?

48 Christmas Tree 01 Auraucaria sp.

49 Putrawanti 02 Dryptesroxburghii/

Putranjivaroxburghii

50 Sandalwood Chandan 08 Santalum album

51 Sausage Tree 01 Kigeliapinnata

Bushes-

Sr.

No.

English Name Marathi Name No.

1. Lagistomiaindica Gulmehendi 16 Lagerstroemia

indica

2 Dombia Hazarimogra? Dombeya sp.

3 Shoe Flower Jaswand 38 Hibiscus sp.

4 Kaner 123 Neriumodorum

5 Arelia 35 ?

6 Mogra 12 Jasminum sp.

7 Tagar 07 Tabernaemontana

sp.

8 Cana Kardal 50 Canna sp,

9 Pachystachys Kombda 40 Pachystachys

10 Sadafuli 50 Vincarosea

11 Excora 40 Exoecaria bicolor?

12 Cupia 12

13 Electric pentas 12 Pentas sp.

14 Golden exora 11 Ixora sp.

15 Croton 15 Croton sp,

16 Musanda 08 Mussaendafrondosa

17 Thuja Morpankhi 17 Thujaoccidentalis

18 Tulas 12 Ocimum sanctum

19 americana 06

20 Kodia 04

21 Rasolia 04 Russelia sp.

22 Cycus palm 03 Cycas sp.

Fruit trees:

Sr.

No.

English Name Marathi Name No.

1 Jamun Jambul 01 Syzygiumcuminii

2 Singapore Cherry Cherry 10 Mutingiacalabura

3 Guava Peru 03 Psidiumguajava

4 Mango Amba 10 Mangiferaindica

5 Custard Apple Sitafal 02 Annona squamosal

6 Badam 05 Terminaliacatappa

7 Dalimb 03 Punicagranatum

8 Fig Umbar 04 Ficusracemosa

9 Vilayati chinch 01 Pithecelobiumdulce

10 Chinch 01 Tamarindusindica

11 Kavath 02 Feroniaelephantum

12 Papaya Papai 01 Carica papaya

13 Bhokar 01 Cordiamyxa

Creepers:

Sr.

No.

English Name Marathi Name No.

1 Mogara 05 Jasminum sp.

2 Biogun 15

3 KuKuma 10

4 Sankrantvel 01

5 Wagh-nakhi 01 Bignonia sp.

6 Cup and saucer plant Kup-bashi 02 Holmskioldia

7 Ranguncriper Madhu-malati 01 Quisqualisindica

Lawn Area = 7158.53sq.m.

Hedges = 839.30 running m.