Under previous policies, naming rights required an additional 25% adoption fee and the adoption was only valid for one year | Photo credit: File photo
Under the new animal adoption policy at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), the public can adopt specific animals for a period of five years and name the selected young animals without additional naming charges.
BBP said that under the previous policy, naming rights required an additional 25% fee of the adoption amount and the adoption was only valid for one year.
Revised Policy
“As per the revised policy from the 159th meeting of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka Board of Governors held on July 10, citizens can now adopt and name an animal for five years with a one-time payment and no additional naming fee. The adoption fee supports the welfare of the animal, including food and medical care,” BBP said.
He added that the chosen name stays with the animal for its entire life, adopters will also receive a certificate of adoption, their name will be displayed near the enclosure, they will be exempted from the 80G tax on 50% of the adoption amount and five free tickets to the zoo, safari and butterfly park will be given away every year for five years. BBP said adopters will not have direct contact with the animal.
“Interested individuals can select a species and submit proposed names to the BBP Naming Committee for approval, ensuring the name is unique and consistent with policy. This opportunity is offered on a first-come, first-served basis,” BBP said.
Tiger cubs adopted
BBP also announced that Prestige Group has adopted two male tiger cubs who have been named Simba and Sheru.
Published – 24 October 2025 21:40 IST
