Ramalinga Reddy inaugurates Rs 38 crore projects at Bannerghatta Biological Park
The development works include new infrastructure for wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and visitor amenities in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated several development projects worth Rs 38 crore at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) on Sunday, according to ANI. The initiatives are intended to strengthen wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and facilities for tourists.
The upgrades include a renovated main entrance gate, the Suvarnamukhi Café, and a retail shop for the zoo. To assist with movement within the park, the Minister introduced a fleet of new electric vehicles. Administrative improvements featured the launch of a new office building called Adavi and housing for forest department staff.
Animal healthcare facilities were expanded with a central nursery, a quarantine facility, and a unit for preparing and supplying live feed. New enclosures were also opened for pheasants, emus, rheas, cheetahs, wolves, and other species. During a safari zone tour, Reddy opened a viewing tower at the Suvarna Elephant Care Centre.
In memory of Dr Sameeksha, a veterinary officer who died in Shivamogga while treating a hippopotamus, the Minister named the Hippopotamus Block and a newborn baby hippopotamus 'Sameeksha'.
The event was attended by MLAs B. Shivanna and M. Krishnappa, along with Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (HoFF) Ravi B.
P., IFS. Forest department authorities stated that these projects show their commitment to better animal care and visitor experiences.