The Nehru Zoological Park has opened a food court near the rhinoceros enclosure, to seat over 300 visitors. The food court, being run on a 10-year lease in a public-private partnership mode, was inaugurated by R.M. Dobriyal, principal chief conservator of forests.

He thanked officials for their support, including Elusing Meru, Dr Suvarna, Dr Sunil Hiremath and Vasantha. He said Dr Suvarna had an important role in planning and carrying out the project.