Want to see the world’s last living dragons right in front of your eyes? It will be soon possible that too within India. The largest zoo in the world is coming up in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, which will be home to the magnificent Komodo dragons. This means, you no longer have to travel to the Indonesian islands to see them. The zoo is scheduled to open its doors in 2023. It will be spread over a sweeping expanse of more than 280 acres.
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The Zoo Will House African Lion, Bengal Tiger, Jaguar And More
You’ll soon have the opportunity to feast your eyes on the Indonesian Komodo dragons in the world’s largest zoo coming up in Gujarat. Apart from these dragons, the zoo will also house orangutan, jaguar, Asiatic lion, African lion, Malayan tapir, Bengal tiger, gorilla, African elephant and Pygmy Hippo, among others. There will be a rescue centre as well for supporting the local government. As per reports, the zoo is the pet project of the Ambanis.
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The Dragon’s Land And Other Sections
The Greens Zoological Rescue and the Rehabilitation Kingdom in the zoo will have different sections with diverse species of birds, reptiles, and animals from all across the world. Some of these sections include Forest of India, Aquatic Kingdom, Marshes of West Coast, Exotic Island, Indian Desert and Dragon’s Land.
Gujarat is already home to the largest statue in the world, the Statue of Unity. Now it will have the world’s largest zoo as well. Once established, it will help in boosting tourism in Gujarat. So, are you excited to visit the spot?