Reliance Industries to build world's largest zoo in Gujarat's Jamnagar on 280 acres land

Behemoth conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is going to develop world's largest zoo in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Permission has been granted by both central and state governments. After getting approval from both governments, RIL will start working on this project on 280 acres of land. 

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Project delayed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Mukesh Ambani-led RIL says that project was delayed due to pandemic. However, w it is most likely to get completed in 2 years. As per details uploed on Central Zoo Authority, mega zoo will be kwn as 'Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Kingdom'.

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As per reports, RIL Director (Corporate Affairs) Parmil Nathwani said, "We have started work on this project. This zoo will be world's largest zoo." 

He ded, " zoo is going to be even larger than zoo located in Singapore. It will be me in about 300 acres of land." He said that in coming days, animals of several species will be kept here. Singapore zoo he spoke of is spre over 69 acres.

Centre has approved project

" Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted along with Master (Layout) Plan for proposed establishment of Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Kingdom at Jamnagar, Gujarat by Reliance Industries Limited was approved by 33rd Meeting of Central Zoo Authority held on February 12, 2019," Central Zoo Authority website states.

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'Animals from all around world' 

Animals from all over country and world like Bengal Tiger, Orangutan, African Lion, Cheetah, Jaguar, Indian Wolf, Asiatic Lion, Pygmy Hippo, Lemur, Fishing Cat, Sloth Bear, Malayan Tapir, Gorilla, Zebra, Giraffe, African elephant and Komodo Dragon are expected to be part of largest zoo. 

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(With PTI Inputs)