Hyderabad, April 23 -- The Nehru Zoo Park is taking initiatives to protect animals from the heatwaves in Hyderabad.

With temperatures rising over the past week, the zoo authorities have amplified efforts to prevent heatstroke and dehydration among animals.

Arrangements at zoo park amid heatwaves in Hyderabad

The authorities have arranged sprinklers and small rain guns in all enclosures. They have also installed foggers in the reptile house, macaws enclosure, and all pheasantry and aviary areas in the zoo park.

They have covered all bird cages with thunga grass and provided shade nets to the duck pond area.

Seasonal fruits for animals

The authorities are providing summer seasonal fruits like watermelon, muskmelon and citrus varieties...