Sambalpur: Union Minister Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, laid the foundation stone for the new Tiger Enclosure, Crocodile Enclosure, and another Crocodile Enclosure at Sambalpur Zoo, marking a significant step towards environmental education and wildlife conservation. The zoo is hailed as an open school, offering students and the general public a valuable opportunity to learn about the animal world up close.
These newly constructed enclosures are designed to create awareness about the critical need to save animals, fostering a strong commitment to conservation among visitors. This development is expected to significantly boost the local economy by increasing tourist footfall, thereby strengthening businesses and creating new employment opportunities for the youth.
The improved zoo facilities will transform it into an attractive tourist center of national repute. The addition of specialized enclosures for rare animals like tigers and crocodiles is anticipated to draw a large number of nature-loving tourists, symbolizing a profound dedication to protecting the nation’s precious wildlife heritage.