Over 1,000 take part in Wildlife Trail Run at Vandalur
Approximately 1,200 participants joined the Wildlife Trail Run 2026 at Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur. The event, held during Wildlife Week, aimed to promote nature conservation and biodiversity awareness through a 5-km race.
Why it matters
Community-led events like this are essential for fostering public engagement in environmental conservation and supporting local wildlife protection initiatives.
Around 1,200 people participated in the Wildlife Trail Run 2026 organised by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) at Vandalur on Sunday (October 4, 2026) as part of Wildlife Week celebrations.
An official release said that the 5-km run was flagged off by Kakarla Usha, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, along with senior Forest Department officials and AAZP Director Ritto Cyriac. Participants took a pledge to protect wildlife and conserve nature before the run.
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