Pakistan is a few steps closer to developing its first-ever wildlife safari park in Islamabad. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finalized the project’s location. The authorities will develop the park in the Malpur Forestry Park area near Bara Kahu and Murree Road, covering around 350 acres of natural forest land. The project aims to become a major attraction in Pakistan for adventure enthusiasts and tourists.
According to the plan, the park will focus on attracting tourists and providing enjoyment for families while maintaining the area’s existing ecosystem. CDA is making sure to execute the project with minimal environmental impact.
The Islamabad wildlife safari park will also house around 3,600 animals across 10 different zones. These zones will recreate natural habitats for animals instead of using traditional zoo cages.
The safari will dedicate its largest section to hoofed animals, including deer, antelope, gazelles, zebras, and other similar species. At the same time, the other section will include big cats, lions, tigers, etc., along with bears, hyenas, elephants, rhinos, hippo,s and crocodiles.
The safari park will have a special animal hospital and a care center where veterinarians can treat sick or injured animals. Also, the park will have a separate area for quarantine to separate sick animal till they are healthy or keep new animals there.
These facilities will align with international standards to ensure the animals receive proper care. The park will not only be a place to visit animals. Still, it will also have fun activities, including a safari village, food spots, a wildlife museum, jungle play areas, a canopy walk, safari tours, a chairlift, zipline rides, natural lake.
The government has planned and designed the whole project; the only thing that is left is tendering, where companies will be invited to bid for the construction work. Once everything is completed, it is expected to attract tourists from Pakistan as well as abroad, create employment opportunities for people, promote wildlife conservation, elevate eco-tourism in Pakistan, and give a new, fun activity to families and visitors.
In short, the project is not only about protecting and securing wildlife but also about promoting tourism in Pakistan and supporting the local economy.
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