As a young person growing up in Delhi, access to urban green spaces has been a rare treat. However, one place that holds immense sentimental value for me, as for countless other Delhiites, is the city’s much-loved Deer Park in the Hauz Khas area. The Delhi Deer Park is not just a recreational spot, but a sanctuary of peace in the heart of the bustling city. But now, much to our dismay and disappointment, this mini zoo is set to close, as the Central Zoo Authority has cancelled its recognition. Nearly 600 deer living in the park shall now be…
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Verhaen Khanna is a commercial pilot and founder of the New Delhi Nature Society. An animal lover, wildlife photographer, film-maker, artist and musician, he has contributed his efforts in reviving water bodies in the capital, saving trees and helping animals. Through the NGO, he has worked with many schools and colleges, and also with the authorities for conservation of the environment.