HYDERABAD: The Nehru Zoological Park , Hyderabad, has expanded its collection of exotic animals with the release of a pair of Serval cats into the enclosure for public display on Sunday. This new exotic species, both two years old, is endemic to the African continent and can live up to 16 years in captivity. The zoo now has 195 species in its collection.Apart from this, principal chief conservator of forests and head of forest force, C Suvarna and NZP director, Sunil S Hiremath, launched a plantation programme under Vana Mahotsavam celebrations 2025.





