Indian Express 26.04.2010
Civic body to double Katraj zoo entry fee
Tags : corporation, Katraj zoo Posted: Monday , Apr 26, 2010 at 0446 hrs
The proposal tabled in the standing committee said the expenses on food and medication for the animals were more than the revenue from visitor’s fee. Hence, there was a need to increase the entry fee as it is the lowest in the country.
There had been no increase in charges since November 2008, the proposal said. If the proposal is accepted, children aged up to 12, would be charged Rs 10 instead of the earlier Rs 5 and adults would be charged Rs 20 as against Rs 10 earlier. The entry fee for foreigners will also go up from Rs 25 to Rs 50.
The civic administration said there were a total of 350 animals and birds of 45 different species at the zoo.
The administration has also proposed charges of Rs 25 for still photography and Rs 100 for video shooting inside the zoo. The ticket charges for battery-operated van has been increased from Rs 10 to Rs 15 for children and from Rs 20 to Rs 25 for adults. However, it will continue to provide free entry to blind and physically challenged and the battery-operated van for them.
