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The
Garden of Gods
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.
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67 kinds of mammals
- 18
varieties of reptiles
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81 species of birds
coexist
in the deeply forest boundaries.
The
zoo enjoys an excellent reputaion ,internationally,for successfully
breeding black panthers , gharial crocodiles 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
Boating
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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