Nandankanan Zoo Adds 58 Animals from 14 Species Donated by Gujarat Trust
The Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar received 58 animals from 14 species donated by the Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust, Gujarat. This addition raises the zoo's total species count to 188. The new animals include zebras, kangaroos, wallabies, lemurs, capuchins, macaws, cockatoos, cranes, ibises, meerkats, cassowaries, and wildebeests. Currently under quarantine, these animals will be cared for under established protocols to enhance species diversity and conservation education at the zoo.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 34/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 Sept, 06:15 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 Sept, 06:15 amOdisha's Nandankanan Zoo receives 14 species of animals
- 2news1812 Sept, 07:31 amNandankanan Zoo receives 58 animals from Gujarat-based trust
Who's involved
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Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 12 Sept 2026
- Key entities
- Nandankanan Zoological ParkBhubaneswarElephantGujaratRed-and-green macawTufted capuchinSulphur-crested cockatooBlue-and-yellow macawScarlet ibisRing-tailed lemurCassowaryBlue wildebeest