
Hamid Zohrahi
Hamid Zohrahi is the Deputy of Natural Environment at the Department of Environment in Iran. Recently in the news for announcing the suspension of activities for four zoos due to their poor performance ratings, he highlighted the critical state of animal welfare in these facilities. Zohrahi's statements underscore the alarming mortality rates among animals and the urgent need for improved standards and oversight in Iranian zoos, which he claims have become threats rather than sanctuaries for wildlife.
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Hamid Zohrahi announced the identification of two young cheetahs as the offspring of Helia.
تولههای یوزپلنگ هلیا پیدا شدند؛ استقلال پیش از موعد یا جدا افتادن از مادر؟Hamshahri·
Iran· 2026-06-25
Hamid Zohrahi announced the suspension of four zoos due to poor ratings and warned of potential closures.
باغ وحش ها به قتلگاه حیوانات تبدیل شده اند | پیگیری قضایی برای مرگ شیر «علی اکبری» | مرگ ۶ گونه ارزشمند در باغ وحش ارمHamshahri·
Iran· 2025-09-13





