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Assam Zoo Redeveloped as World-Class Wildlife Destination Under Project
Assam is improving its State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati.
The project is expected to cost around Rs 340 crore.
The government wants the zoo to become a major wildlife destination.
New buildings and visitor facilities are being planned.
A very large bird aviary is one of the main attractions.
A toy train may help visitors travel around the large zoo.
Officials studied zoos in Bengaluru and Chennai for ideas.
The minister said some facilities may become visible in three or four months, but the whole project will take longer.
Assam’s State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is being redeveloped under a project worth around Rs 340 crore.
Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the project aims to create a leading national and international wildlife destination.
Plans include modern infrastructure, improved visitor facilities, a large bird aviary and a toy train.
The redevelopment will use the zoo’s natural surroundings while preserving and utilising its environment.
The minister reviewed construction progress during the 72nd Wildlife Week programme in Guwahati.
- Who
- Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah and the state government are overseeing the redevelopment.
- What
- The State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is being redeveloped with new infrastructure, visitor facilities, a bird aviary and a toy train.
- Where
- The project is taking place at the State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati, Assam.
- When
- The minister announced and reviewed the work on Friday, October 2, during the 72nd Wildlife Week.
- Why
- The redevelopment aims to improve the zoo’s infrastructure and visitor experience while preserving its natural environment and establishing it as a leading wildlife destination.
Key facts
- Project cost
- Around Rs 340 crore
- Location
- State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati, Assam
- Main planned attraction
- A large bird aviary that could potentially become one of the world’s largest
- Visitor facility
- A proposed toy train to help visitors explore the zoo
- Progress timeline
- A visible outline of proposed facilities may emerge in three to four months
- Wildlife Week
- The minister inaugurated programmes for the 72nd Wildlife Week
- Study visits
- Forest Department officials visited zoological parks in Bengaluru and Chennai
Quotes
Jayanta Malla Baruah
Assam Environment and Forest Minister
“Inaugurated the programmes of the 72nd Wildlife Week this morning at the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. The celebrations began with Gaja Puja, followed by the flagging off of a bike rally by the zoo’s forest personnel from the zoo to Pobitora.”
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“With several new additions, we are rebuilding the zoo and once the work is completed, I believe we will be able to transform it into a leading zoo, not only in India but also internationally,”
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