With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng
The New Indian Express Bengaluru|January 09, 2025
THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove.
NARENDRA SETHI @ Dehradun

Main attraction The tiger pair was first unveiled to the public on November 25 last year. Since their debut, they have become the main attraction at the zoo. Though the zoo administration officially identifies them as D2 and D5, visitors affectionately know them as Raja and Bhola.

Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.

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