**Summary:**
On July 16, 2025, the National Zoological Park in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, observed World Snake Day by conducting a public awareness program. The initiative, attended by over 100 visitors including students, families, and wildlife enthusiasts, aimed to educate the public on the ecological importance of snakes and dispel common myths. The program featured interactive sessions introducing diverse snake species, with a focus on venomous snakes native to India. Discussions highlighted the role of snakes in maintaining ecological balance, particularly in agricultural ecosystems through rodent control, and provided information on appropriate responses to snakebite emergencies, emphasizing timely medical intervention. The zoo's snake enclosure staff offered insights into the care and management of snakes in captivity, covering topics such as feeding habits, hibernation, and breeding cycles. This awareness program is part of the National Zoological Park's ongoing efforts to promote wildlife conservation through education and public engagement, fostering understanding and encouraging coexistence with snakes. Release ID: 2145335.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental protection and conservation.
National Zoological Park, New Delhi: A zoo located in New Delhi, India, that organized the World Snake Day event.
World Snake Day: An annual event observed to raise awareness about snakes and their ecological significance.
India: Country where venomous snakes that are native to, were discussed at the event.
wildlife conservation: The protection of animal species and their habitats
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Zoological Park Observes World Snake
Day
Posted On: 16 JUL 2025 7:02PM by PIB Delhi
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi observed World Snake Day today by organizing a comprehensive
public awareness programme aimed at educating visitors about the ecological significance of snakes.
The event witnessed the participation of over 100 visitors, including students, families, and wildlife
enthusiasts. The programme featured interactive sessions focused on introducing participants to the diversity
of snake species found across the globe, with a special emphasis on venomous snakes native to India.
A central component of the initiative was the dispelling of common myths and misconceptions associated
with snakes. Through informative discussions, visitors were made aware of the crucial role snakes play in
maintaining ecological balance—particularly in agricultural ecosystems, where they help control rodent
populations and thereby contribute to crop protection and food security.
Besides, the programme provided practical knowledge on how to respond in the event of a snakebite
emergency, including the importance of timely medical intervention and avoiding traditional but ineffective
remedies.
Visitors also had the opportunity to interact with the zoo’s snake enclosure staff, who offered insights into the
daily care and management of snakes in captivity. Topics such as feeding habits, hibernation patterns, and
breeding cycles were covered in detail, helping demystify the nature and behavior of these often-
misunderstood reptiles.
The awareness programme forms part of the National Zoological Park’s continued efforts to promote wildlife
conservation through education and public engagement. By fostering greater understanding and appreciation
for snakes, the initiative aims to reduce irrational fear and encourage coexistence with these vital members of
the ecosystem.
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VM/GS(Release ID: 2145335)