The founder director of over two-decade old Pilikula Biological Park (zoo) H. Jayaprakash Bhandary has quit from his post citing “personal reasons” under controversial circumstances.

Mangaluru: Wildlife conservationist Bhuvan M has alleged serious violations at Pilikula Biological Park ... He alleged that the zoo was plagued by mismanagement, animal neglect, and regulatory ...

Mangaluru: The Pilikula Biological Park, home to over 1,200 animals, birds, and reptiles, is one of India's 17 major zoos under the Central Zoo Authority. The park recorded a remarkable natality ...

He submitted that the petitioner's only grievance is that holding Kambala near Pilikula will affect animals at Pilikula Biological Park, and not that Kambala should not be conducted. Therefore ...