Archive · 4 Nov 2025
CITES Praises Vantara's Animal Care and Breeding Programs
Imagine a global group called CITES that makes sure animals aren't harmed by trading them.
They recently visited a place in India called Vantara, which takes care of animals.
CITES looked at everything and said Vantara is doing a really good job!
They have excellent care for the animals, like top-notch vets and safe homes.
Vantara is also successfully helping animals have babies, like lions, and is raising baby birds called Spix macaws for future breeding.
Even the Supreme Court in India looked into Vantara and said it follows all the rules.
CITES wants other places to learn from Vantara's good work.
CITES Secretariat report highlights Vantara's exceptionally high standards in animal care and advanced veterinary procedures.
The report notes the successful breeding of Asiatic lions and the rearing of Spix macaws for future breeding at Vantara facilities.
Vantara and the Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust operate in accordance with international benchmarks for animal welfare.
A Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team previously gave Vantara a clean chit regarding legal compliance.
CITES recommends sharing Vantara's advanced veterinary successes with the wider scientific community.
- Who
- CITES Secretariat and Vantara facilities (Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust)
- What
- CITES Secretariat report commends Vantara for high animal care standards, successful breeding programs, and compliance with regulations.
- When
- September 2025 (mission visit), November 3, 2025 (report publication)
- Where
- India, specifically Vantara facilities in Gujarat
- Why
- To assess Vantara's compliance with international wildlife trade regulations and conservation standards.
- Organization
- Vantara and Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust
- Regulatory Body
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
- Key Findings
- High animal care standards, successful breeding of Asiatic lions, ongoing rearing of Spix macaws.
- Accreditation
- Recognized by Central Zoo Authority for breeding programs.
- Supreme Court Inquiry
- Clean chit from Special Investigation Team (SIT).
