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NANDANVAN
JUNGLE
SAFARI
Naya
Raipur
city
is
developing
into
a
world
class
city.
It
is
vision
of
the
Former
Chief
Minister
Dr.
Raman
Singh
to
create
a
world
class
Zoo
&
Safari
in
Naya
Raipur.
In
fact
this
is
one
of
his
dream
project.
The
proposed
area
is
adjoining
the
Botanical
Garden.
The
whole
area,
thus
shall
be
developed
as
a
conservation,
recreational
and
educational
site.
Nandanvan
Jungle
Safari,
Naya
Raipur
will
provide
pleasing
experience
to
the
visitors
not
only
about
the
local
wildlife
but
also
about
national
wildlife.
The
exhibits
care
and
awareness
will
be
of
such
a
level
to
promote
conservation
of
wildlife.
Nandanvan
Jungle
Safari,
Naya
Raipur
will
endeavour
to
breed
the
endangered
species
in
a
planned
manner
for
display,
exchange
and
rehabilitation
in
the
wild.
This
zoo
&
safari
will
be
a
showcase
of
nature
for
the
visitors,
nature
lovers
and
wildlife
enthusiasts.
Crocodile
Exhibit
will
display
Marsh
Crocodile
(Crocodylus
palustris)
in
their
natural
habitat
in
a
total
area
of
9,500
sq.m.,
with
350
sq.m.
of
holding-pan
area
to
feed
them.
A
small
&
a
large
sand
bed
is
also
developed
for
Basking
for
these
elongated,
robust
powerful
jaw
bearer
crocodiles.
The
complete
area
is
fenced
with
2m
high
chain
link
fence.
In
India
three
different
species
of
crocodiles
are
found
:
marsh
crocodile,
selt-water
crocodile
and
gharial.
Royal
Bengal
tiger
is
developed
in
total
area
of
2430
SQM
that
includes
paddock
area
of
about
1945
SQM
and
dry
moat.
The
lion
enclosure
is
constructed
in
a
huge
area
of
2550
SQM
with
dry
moat
and
2511
SQM
paddock
area.
Nandanvan
Jungle
Safari
has
already
attracted
a
lot
of
attention.
The
LEOPARD
ENCLOSURE
encompasses
an
area
of
2070
SQM.
The
WHITE
TIGER
ENCLOSURE
enclosure
tries
to
offer
tigers
a
varied
and
naturalistic
habitat.
This
enclosure
contains
a
paddock
area
of
1999
SQM
and
dry
moat
in
the
total
area
of
2590
SQM.
HISTORY
Established
in
1979,
The
Nandanvan
mini
Zoo,
Raipur,
is
a
striving
endeavour
in
form
of
a
rescue
shelter
for
animals
in
distress.
The
zoo
is
a
recreational
hub
that
serves
as
an
educational
centre
besides
being
a
haven
for
rescued
animals.
In
2008,
CZA
(Central
Zoo
Authority)
granted
the
status
of
a
mini
zoo
to
Nandanvan.
It's
been
the
paramount
attraction
for
the
people
of
Raipur.
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