Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park

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Tirupati, India

A zoological park in India where captured wildlife animals are relocated or transferred for rehabilitation and care.

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4.04

June 3

Latest Event

Civet Cat Conservation Project at SV Zoological Park

The Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park has been designated as the beneficiary of a 1.97 crore funding allocated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for the conservation and improved care of civet cats, including upgrades to nocturnal houses and habitat enrichment. The project aims to enhance animal welfare in line with ancient religious rituals and environmental stewardship.

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Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park is currently rated as an Objector.

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These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

JAN

16

2025

Civet Cat Conservation Project at SV Zoological Park
67.39

The Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park has been designated as the beneficiary of a 1.97 crore funding allocated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for the conservation and improved care of civet cats, including upgrades to nocturnal houses and habitat enrichment. The project aims to enhance animal welfare in line with ancient religious rituals and environmental stewardship.
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 3

The conservation project funded by TTD highlights a strong commitment to ethical and responsible practices in wildlife care and habitat improvement at the zoo. This initiative not only improves living conditions for civet cats and other nocturnal species, but also reinforces community trust through environmentally responsible actions that serve as a model for similar projects. Such efforts promote positive social and environmental values, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive practices.

1.97 cr project launched for civet cat protection - Times of India
OCT

08

2023

Worker Strike over Safety Concerns at Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
-59.31

About sixty workers at Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park went on a lightning strike on Sunday, demanding improved safety measures after a 13‐year-old lion escaped from its cage. The protest highlighted issues ranging from inadequate security, the poor quality of recently installed iron cages, and allegations of management harassment.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 3

The workers' strike underscores severe shortcomings in labor relations and human rights practices at the zoo. Safety lapses, poor quality infrastructure, and allegations of undue pressure from management indicate negligence in protecting employees' wellbeing, representing an anti-worker stance that aligns with authoritarian disregard for labor rights.

Tirupati zoo workers go on strike - Times of India