The zoo was closed on June 5 after bird flu was detected in animals inside. It has been operational since July 1 after the infection was brought under control.
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The zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, was closed for 27 days after a bird flu infection was confirmed, causing a financial loss of Rs 30 million.
The National Trust for Nature Conservation had closed it to the public since Asad 20 after the bird flu infection was detected. The zoo has been reopened since Shrawan 1 after the infection was brought under control.
According to Ganesh Koirala, information officer of the zoo, regular cleaning, treatment of infected animals and necessary precautions were taken after the infection was detected. After that, a joint meeting of senior officers of the Animal Services Department, Central Animal Disease Research Laboratory, Epidemiology and Disease Control Division decided to reopen the zoo.
According to him, on a normal day, 1,700 to 1,800 visitors used to visit the zoo daily. On Saturday, 5,000 to 7,000 people used to spend time at the zoo and on Sunday, 3,500 to 5,000 people. On the first day of reopening, on July 1, only 800 people visited the zoo.
The zoo has been charging an entry fee of Rs 100 for children and senior citizens, Rs 150 for students, and Rs 250 for other visitors.
The zoo earned about Rs 180 million in the last fiscal year. Although it had set a target of earning Rs 210 million in the fiscal year 2082/83, the administration has stated that the prolonged closure due to bird flu has added to the challenge of meeting the target.
Currently, the zoo's ticket counter is open from 10 am to 4 pm. All visitors are required to leave by 5 pm. Before the pandemic, the ticket counter used to be open until 6 pm.
