Sajjangarh Biological Park to Receive Lions from Sakkarbaug Zoological Park
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Sajjangarh Biological Park to receive a pair of lions from Sakkarbaug Zoological Park, Gujarat. |
| Location | Udaipur, Rajasthan. |
| Purpose | Animal exchange initiative to boost tourism and park attractiveness. |
| Lion Safari Project | Budget: Rs 3.45 crore. |
| Area: 26 hectares. | |
| Capacity: Up to 8 lions. | |
| Exchange Details | Sajjangarh Park will provide: |
| - Two pairs of foxes. | |
| - One pair of hyenas. | |
| - Two pairs of jackals. | |
| - One pair of wild cats. | |
| - Two chinkaras. | |
| Approval | Central Zoo Authority approved the transfer in February 2024. |
| Additional Expansion | Reptile section, nocturnal animals' section, and leopard rescue center. |
| Sajjangarh Sanctuary | Part of Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace), built in 1884. |
| Named after Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar dynasty. | |
| Famous for chitals, panthers, hares, blue bulls (Nilgais), jackals, wild boars, hyenas, sambhar. |