Hyderabad, May 23 -- Telangana Forest minister Konda Surekha has directed officials to ensure that all zoos in the state adhere to international standards.

She emphasised the need to provide additional amenities for visitors to avoid inconvenience and called for special measures to protect the animals in these facilities.

The minister issued these instructions during the 14th governing body meeting of the Zoo Parks Authority of Telangana (ZAPAT), held at the Secretariat on Thursday, May 22.

Addressing the gathering, minister Surekha stated that upgrading all zoological parks and urban forest parks with improved facilities would attract a larger number of visitors, thereby increasing revenue for the state.

She also recommended the impl...