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Nandankanan :
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About Nandankanan
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.
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 crocodiles and white tigers in capitivity.
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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.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.
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.
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.
Location : Bhubaneshwar
Nearest Access : Bhubaneshwar (20 kms)
Main Wildlife Found : White Tigers, The chinkara, dear, black panthers ,
gharial and crocodiles
Coverage Area : 20 Kms
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