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About Nandankanan Tigers Park
Nandan Kanan A short distance
from the capital city,
Bhubeneshwar,
the Nandankanan zoo lies in the splendid environs of the CHANDAKA
forest , along the ripling water of the KANJIA LAKE.It also contains a
botanical garden and part of it is has been declared a santuary.
It's famous for it's white tiger population .Nandankanan or the garden
of Gods,has bocom a hot family favorite,with visitors getting an
excellent oppertunity to enjoy seeing these regal animals in thire
natural glory-in an environment conducive to thire growth.
Endangered species such as the Asiatic lion , three Indian
crocodilians , Sangal liontailed macaque,Nilgiri langur, Indian
pangolin, mouse deer and countless birds, reptiles and fish have been
breeding successfully at Nandankanan some of the other attractions
of nandankanan are the 34aquaria which are home to a large veriety of
fresh water fishes . The Reptile park's cave like entrance is guarded
by a lifesize tyrannosaurus inside numerous species of crocodiles,
lizards,turtles and snakes share the park with natural ease.
- 67 kinds of
mammals
- 18 varieties of
reptiles
- 81 species of
birds
coexist in the deeply forest boundaries.
The zoo enjoys an excellent reputaion ,internationally,for
successfully breeding black panthers , gharial c rocodiles
and white tigers in capitivity.
Gharial
For the first time ever , a captive breeding centre was created
for Gharial crocodilies . This important task was also facilitate by
the gift of an adult male from the FRANKFURT ZOO.
White Tiger
One of the rarest creature in the World , the regal white tiger
,received the new lease of life with the important reaserch and
concereted efforts initiated to try and breed then in the natural
invirons of Nandankanan . 1980 on a day full exitement and jubilation,
the first litter of White tigers were born to Deepak and Ganga , to
twany tiger . Subsiquent litters of white tigers have been distributad
to zoos both at home and abroad.Currently, Nandankanan is home to over
34 white tigers.
Safari
The White Tiger Safari , established in 1991,offers visitors the
heady exitement of viewing the rare white tigers from specially
designed protected bushes.
The lion safari offers an adventurous zing to the trip to Nandankanan.
Picnic
Nandankanan's beatifully versatile environs offer the tourists a
great opertunity to be advanturous or laid back......If you donot feel
like tearing aroud sighting animals and watching the birds,you can
settle down to a leisurly picnic and mid-afternoon nap under the trees
.If you feel a little more energetic you can meander along one of
their nature trail.
Boating
Bo ating
in Kanjia lake on paddle or row boats in the clear blue waters is an
exhilarating experience.
Unique is the 50 hectars of beautiful water lake spread area named "
kangia " which attracts large numbers of resident and migratory birds
like whistling teal, cotton teal, darter, purple moorhen, herons,
jacana etc. Boating in lake in the clear blue waters is an
exhilarating experience.
The lion safari first of its kind in the world spalws over
forested land of 20 hectares with a 3km. motorable road.That's make a
visit to the park more interesting.
Glittering fresh water fishes in 36 aquarium boxes have added
charm to the park.
The 620 metres long aerial rope -way transports the visitors across
the lake to see botanical garden having many rare and endangered
species of flora from different parts of the world.A first of its kind
in any indian zoo.
Disabled and elderly person who cannot move through the large park on
foot ,find it very interesting to use this pollution and noise free
transport system which goes round the park.
The white tiger safari spreads over an area of 12 hectares with
motorable roads inside .The visitors move inside the park in protected
vehicles of authority.It takes you straight into the prides of lions
and right in front of the majestic tigers.
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