Collector, officials inspect Amirthi Zoo in Vellore

Vellore Collector P.S. Leela Alex and other officials at the Amirthi Zoo on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Collector P.S. Leela Alex inspected the Amirthi Zoological Park, located on the outskirts of Vellore Corporation, on Thursday, as part of efforts to improve basic amenities at the zoo.Accompanied by District Forest Officer (DFO) T.K. Ashok Kumar and S. Palani, Tasilder (Vellore taluk), Ms. Alex inspected various basic facilities at the zoo, including seating arrangements, interpretation centre, washrooms and canteen. “We have requested additional washrooms and drinking water facilities due to the steady rise in visitor footfalls, especially during holidays and festival seasons,” M. Murugan, Forest Range Officer, Amirthi zoo, said.Officials said that the zoo has been cla