Import of giraffes, rhinos, hippos for Lahore zoo delayed over quarantine issues

Import of giraffes, rhinos, hippos for Lahore zoo delayed over quarantine issues

The Punjab Wildlife Department faces yet another hurdle in its animal import plans as the Animal Quarantine Department has withheld clearance for the import of giraffes, rhinos, and hippos from South Africa. The ambitious initiative to bring in large exotic animals for Lahore Zoo and Safari Park has now been delayed indefinitely, following a similar suspension of the elephant import project. Punjab Wildlife officials remain hopeful, however, tha…