DailyGood

For the last 27 years, DailyGood newsletters have offered a daily email that inspires you to respond to life with creativity and kindness. To join a community of 149,302 subscribers, subscribe here.

Apr 2, 2011

"To have a great idea, have a lot of them." --Thomas Edison

Solar Power Keeps Animals Comfy

The streetlights blink on. A warm glow wafts through the kitchen windows, infusing the friendly night air. It's evening at the Prince of Wales Zoological Garden, the first solar-powered zoo in India. Inspired by the 'sky's the limit' philosophy of Zoo Director Renu Singh, the entire zoo infrastructure--from electricity to water systems to even zoo vehicles and wheelchairs--is run completely on eco-friendly fuel. On top of providing a clean environment for visitors and animals, the initiative saves the zoo significantly on electricity costs and offers a supportive and healthy space for humans and animals.