Animal Rescue Centres

Wild animals in distress are rescued and brought to Lady Hydari Park,Shillong and Nehru Park cum Mini Zoo, Danakgre for their veterinary care and treatment. After their recovery, all such animals are again released into suitable habitats. Every year, the Department also recognizes the selfless efforts of the individuals involved in animal rescue by bestowing ‘Wildlife Samaritan award’ upon hundreds of individuals during the Wildlife Week Celebration. Wildlife lovers and responsible citizens inform about the wild animals in distress for its rehabilitation or hand over the animals to the wildlife wing Officers /Staff. The wildlife wing also conducts regular patrolling to detect animals in distress. The department works in tandem with Police, BSF and Customs Department to detect illegal trade of wild animals/products.

Release of rescued Wild animal and Participation of Students / Public in Wild animal rescue