Multiple Deaths at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha; Eight Animals Die in Just 8 Days

5 Crocodiles Die At Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo In Eight Days, Infection Suspected

Bhubaneswar: A troubling series of animal deaths has hit Nandankanan Zoological Park, on outskirts of Bhubaneswar, over the past week. Between January 23 and January 30, the zoo reported the deaths of five saltwater crocodiles, two white peacocks, and one mouse deer, totalling eight animals in just eight days. The crocodile deaths – three males and two females, each around eight years old and approximately eight feet long – have drawn attention.…

Multiple deaths at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha; Eight animals die in just 8 days

Bhubaneswar: A wave of animal deaths has struck Nandankanan Zoo over the past week, raising concerns among authorities and wildlife enthusiasts. In the last eight days, five saltwater crocodiles, two white peacocks, and one mouse deer have died.  Among the deceased crocodiles were three male and two female crocodiles, each approximately eight years old and around eight feet long. With five deaths, total crocodile population in the zoo reduced to…

Five Crocodiles Die at Nandankanan Zoo, Probe Launched

Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has reported the deaths of five crocodiles between January 23 and January 30, 2026. The incidents have raised serious concerns among wildlife experts and zoo authorities, as the exact cause remains undetermined. Zoo officials confirmed that post-mortem examinations were conducted on the deceased crocodiles. Veterinary and forensic teams are expected […] The post Five Crocodiles Die at Nandankanan Zoo, P…