Jackals Escape Delhi Zoo Enclosure: Search Operation Underway in National Zoological Park

Nov 23, 2025 10:21 am CST

Several jackals escaped their enclosure at Delhi's National Zoological Park, prompting an immediate search operation in the forested area. Zoo officials confirm visitors were never in danger as the animals likely slipped through a gap in the rear fencing. The incident raises questions about the facility's animal management protocols while search teams work to locate the jackals believed to still be within zoo grounds.