Delhi zoo approaches IRCTC to run canteen

Nearly a year after the canteen at the National Zoological Park, Delhi was shut down after objections were raised against the contractor, authorities have approached the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to operate the eatery, officials aware of the matter said.

- Aheli Das

Delhi zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals, who have strict dietary controls in place, and can get malnourished and even develop severe health complications if fed inappropriate foods.

However, the canteen at the Delhi zoo has been shut since October 2022, which means guests are forced to spend their day at the zoological park without being able to eat or drink anything.