Bihar

• 17 Feb 2022

Rajgir Zoo Safari

Why in News

On February 16, 2022, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a Zoo Safari in Rajgir.

Key Points

• It is worth mentioning that the zoo safari, spread over an area of 480 acres, has been constructed with an investment of Rs 176 crore. Its foundation was laid in the year 2016.
• An Interpretation Center and 180 degree 3D Theater have also been constructed in Safari. In the Interpretation Center, a statue related to the evolutionary sequence of humans and the life cycle of wildlife has been installed. The film 'The Ocean Bioscope' was screened in front of the Chief Minister in this theater.
• It has been decided to keep tigers, lions, leopards, bears and deer in this zoo safari for which five different large enclosures have been made.
• It is noteworthy that to promote tourism in Rajgir, Glass Sky Walk has also been constructed.