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Van Vihar National
Park
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The Van Vihar
National Park is situated in the heart of Bhopal City. 445.21
hectare degraded hillock along with private Village land was initiated
in 1980 and finally notified as a National Park in 1983. Funding
from Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has started in 1993-94 and also
granted Van Vihar as a medium sized zoo on the same year. With
the dedicated efforts of the Park management this area has now
been transformed into an oasis of greenery. The area today serves
as the green lung for Bhopal City.
Although,
having status of a National Park, the Van Vihar is developed and
managed as a modern Zoological Park, following the guidelines
of the Central Zoo Authority. The animals are kept in their near
natural habitat. Most of the animals are either orphaned brought
from various parts of the state or those, which are exchanged
from other zoos. Contrary to the common belief, not a single animal
is deliberately captured from the forest.
Objectives
of Van Vihar
- To harbor
the wildlife of Madhya Pradesh under near natural habitat to
serve as a repository of genes.
- To provide
the visitors, an opportunity to enjoy, experience, understand
and appreciate nature and the need to conserve wildlife through
a well-designed conservation awareness programme.
- To carry
out appropriate studies on captive fauna to strengthen both
in-situ and ex-situ wildlife management.
- To act
as rescue center for orphaned, weak, diseased, injured and aged
animals
Biodiversity
in Van Vihar
- 186 species
of bird
- 60 species
of butterfly
- Animals
like - Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Sloth bear
- All reported
antelopes of Madhya Pradesh
- Gharial,
Crocodile
- Several
species of Tortoise.
Other Activities
- Serpentorium
as an extension programme
- Rescue
centre for animals in distress,
- Volunteer
service for Van Vihar along with ARROW Foundation
Van Vihar
- A place for Visitors
Van Vihar
remains open throughout the year, About 1.60 lakh visitors come
to Van Vihar every year, and Free entry for school, college students
and Senior citizens.
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