Alipore Zoo has its first animal dietitian

Alipore Zoo, the country's oldest formally stated zoological park, is for the first time availing the services of a dietitian for its animals.The zoo, which has 1400 animals, reptiles and birds as its inhabitants, was till now dependent on veterinary physicians to check the quality and quantity of food provided to them."This is an unique initiative. Since January-February this year we have appointed a dietitian. He is presently looking into the diet of the animals," Alipore Zoo director Kanailal Ghosh said.