A breeder feeds camels at the Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Kunga Lezang/China News Service]
 

The Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, resumed operations on Sunday after 140 days of closure.

 

The zoo said on Monday that it had been closed to visitors for the past three months to prevent risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, some animals are not normally observable during the cold season.

 

Two lions at the Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Kunga Lezang/China News Service]
 

In a special offer to attract visitors between March 20 and April 20, any visitor born under the zodiac sign of the tiger gets free admission.

 

The zoo, which opened in 2018, is located in Lhasa's Chushul county, 50 kilometers from Lhasa. It covers more than 80 hectares.

 

Ostriches at the Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Kunga Lezang/China News Service]
 

More than 300 animals are available for tourist viewing, including tigers, lions, bears, peacocks, zebras, snow leopards, sika deer and alpacas, making it the region's first and largest zoological garden.

 

"It is a scenic spot integrating sightseeing, popular science education and plateau animal protection," said Tenzin Thubthen, deputy manager of the Chushul Zoo Co, which manages zoo operations.

 

 

A breeder feeds camels at the Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Kunga Lezang/China News Service]
 

"At the same time, we have operated an animal rescue station since 2017, with a total of 352 animals successfully rescued. The survival rate of rescued animals is above 85 percent," he said.

 

"Additionally, we also promote the work of animal domestication and breeding, and we have successfully bred 23 animals, including tigers, lions, camels and alpacas."

 

Two tigers at the Chushul Zoo in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Kunga Lezang/China News Service]

By Daqiong and Palden Nyima in Lhasa