The Nandankanan Zoological Park celebrated World Elephant Day on Wednesday with a series of engaging awareness programmes aimed at promoting elephant conservation. A keepers’ talk provided insights into elephant behaviour, care, and conservation, while a quiz competition engaged students and visitors, with winners receiving recognition. Zoo authorities emphasised that the programmes were designed to involve visitors, students, and wildlife enthusiasts in spreading awareness about the importance of protecting elephants and their habitats. World Elephant Day is observed annually to highlight conservation challenges faced by elephants worldwide. Nandankanan has consistently marked the occasion with interactive programmes to inspire public participation in wildlife protection.