CSR Activities at Zoo

CSR in 2022-2023

CPCL

• CPCL constructed a new toilet opposite the ostrich enclosure

Pothys (2023-2024)

• Pothys Chennai has sponsored 28 seater A/c safari vehicle to AAZP. The Zoo management thanks the Pothys for their valuable contribution to the Zoo which will provide a comfortable and enjoyable safari ride for the visitors.

TVS Lucas (2023-2024)

• TVS Lucas has contributed for the development of fruit orchard in Zoo.

Sundaram Fasteners Limited (2022 -2023)

• The construction of a rainwater channel from the safari ticket counter to Otteri Lake ensures proper  water conservation in the Zoo.

TVS Upasana Limited (2022 -2023)

• The construction of a rainwater channel from the hippopotamus enclosure to the transit area ensures proper  water conservation in the Zoo.

Rotork (2022 -2023)

• Sponsored 90 nos. of solar street lights, which are very useful during night patrolling and strengthen the security system of the Zoo.

IOCL Pipeline (2022 -2023)

• Sponsored for feed distribution vehicles, medium- and small-sized vehicles for distributing feed to all animal enclosures

Borg Warner (2022 -2023)

• 14-seater, battery-operated vehicle, 2 nos., very useful for the visitors.

Bisleri (2023 -2024)

• Plastic bottle collections and clearing the dumping yard inside the Zoo campus ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

TCS (2023 -2024)

• Sponsoring the JCB 2DX model, which is highly essential for clearing and deepening earthworks

ICICI Foundation sponsored veterinary care equipment (2023)

• Under the CSR initiative, the ICICI Foundation sponsored veterinary care equipment for AAZP, which includes a portable anaesthesia work station, ultrasonography, and a multiparameter monitor. This valuable contribution helps ensure timely veterinary care with an accurate diagnosis.

Sun Network (2023)

• The SunTV network has made a CSR contribution of Rs 5 crore to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai. Their generous contribution includes 10 battery-operated vehicles for Zoo rounds, 2 A/C Safari vehicles, the renovation of the Vedantangal bird enclosure, and the construction of a modernized nocturnal animals' house. These additions fulfill the visitors' major demands and improve the housing conditions for birds and animals.

Support for wildlife conservation through Corporate Social Responsibility

• Arignar Anna Zoological Park has been reaching out to corporate houses and philanthropist organisations to enlist their active participation in spreading awareness, conservation education and development of a Zoo leading to the betterment of animal welfare.
• This facilitates the achievement of the twin objectives of fulfilling the statutory obligations of corporate houses and also optimal upkeep and development of the Zoo and upkeep of animals
• AAZP is registered as a society in the name of the 'Zoo Authority of Tamilnadu' and it is eligible to receive funds from other organizations for the welfare of the animals either under Corporate Social Responsibility, sponsorships or under Animal Adoption Programme.
• The fund so received qualify for Income tax exemption under IT Act section 80 (g).

Renault Nissan Technology and Business centre India Private Limited ( 2020-2021)

• Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Private Limited have immensely contributed to Zoo renovation activities and sustainable action towards "Green Zoo".

Renovation of animal sheds:

• Animal enclosure rest sheds were damaged due to the drastic hit of two consecutive cyclones.
• Our CSR partner – Renault Nissan gave a helping hand and renovated 20 animal enclosure resting sheds which have been constructed with a double-layer thatch (coconut thatch underneath and an overlying Cymbopogon grass layer)

Newly thatched shed at Hog Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Demoisellee Crane enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Hetrozygous Tiger enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Hyena enclosure

Newly thatched shed at New Wilddog enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Sloth Bear enclosure

Newly thatched shed at White Tiger enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Wolf enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Wild Ass enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Swamp Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Nilgai Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Manipuri Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Ostrich enclosure

Newly thatched shed at King Cobra enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Rhino 2 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Elephant enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Giraffe enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Barking Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Black Buck enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Spotted deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Rhino 1 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Sambar enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Sambar 2 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Tiger Moat enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Deer Safari 1 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Deer Safari 2 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Deer Safari 3 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Lion safari 1 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Lion Safari 2 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Lion Safari 6 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Lion Safari Yard 4 enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Lion Safari Yard 5 enclosure

Model of New animal information signage boards

Model of New animal information signage boards

Wildlife Ambulance

Signage Boards

Newly thatched shed at Hog Deer enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Demoisellee Crane enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Hetrozygous Tiger enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Hyena enclosure

Newly thatched shed at New Wilddog enclosure

Newly thatched shed at Sloth Bear enclosure

Newly thatched shed at White Tiger enclosure